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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.08, 1,859.91 and 824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.08, 1,859.91 and 824.28 is: 1,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.08 : 1,859.91 = 824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.08/1,859.91 = 824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.08x = 1,859.91 × 824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.08x = 1,533,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,086.61/1,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.24

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