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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.92, 1,823.72 and 824.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.92, 1,823.72 and 824.38 is: 1,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.92 : 1,823.72 = 824.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.92/1,823.72 = 824.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.92x = 1,823.72 × 824.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.92x = 1,503,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,429.61/1,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.31

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