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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.72, 1,967.28 and 824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.72, 1,967.28 and 824.64 is: 1,237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.72 : 1,967.28 = 824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.72/1,967.28 = 824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.72x = 1,967.28 × 824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.72x = 1,622,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,297.78/1,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.71

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