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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.16, 1,788.36 and 824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.16, 1,788.36 and 824.32 is: 1,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.16 : 1,788.36 = 824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.16/1,788.36 = 824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.16x = 1,788.36 × 824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.16x = 1,474,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,180.92/1,296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.34

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