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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.40, 1,789.69 and 824.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.40, 1,789.69 and 824.77 is: 1,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.40 : 1,789.69 = 824.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.40/1,789.69 = 824.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.40x = 1,789.69 × 824.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.40x = 1,476,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,078.50/1,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.60

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