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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.50, 1,826.82 and 1,115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.50, 1,826.82 and 1,115.82 is: 1,539.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.50 : 1,826.82 = 1,115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.50/1,826.82 = 1,115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.50x = 1,826.82 × 1,115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.50x = 2,038,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,402.29/1,324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.00

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