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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.08, 1,967.84 and 824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.08, 1,967.84 and 824.48 is: 1,236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.08 : 1,967.84 = 824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.08/1,967.84 = 824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.08x = 1,967.84 × 824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.08x = 1,622,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,444.72/1,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.54

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