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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.18, 1,834.17 and 824.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.18, 1,834.17 and 824.82 is: 1,138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.18 : 1,834.17 = 824.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.18/1,834.17 = 824.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.18x = 1,834.17 × 824.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.18x = 1,512,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,860.10/1,329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.19

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