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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.94, 1,823.82 and 824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.94, 1,823.82 and 824.24 is: 1,137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.94 : 1,823.82 = 824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.94/1,823.82 = 824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.94x = 1,823.82 × 824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.94x = 1,503,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,265.40/1,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.17

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