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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.79, 1,827.36 and 1,044.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.79, 1,827.36 and 1,044.93 is: 1,441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.79 : 1,827.36 = 1,044.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.79/1,827.36 = 1,044.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.79x = 1,827.36 × 1,044.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.79x = 1,909,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,463.28/1,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.34

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