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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.52, 1,823.36 and 824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.52, 1,823.36 and 824.40 is: 1,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.52 : 1,823.36 = 824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.52/1,823.36 = 824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.52x = 1,823.36 × 824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.52x = 1,503,177.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,177.98/1,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.46

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