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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.08, 1,860.48 and 824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.08, 1,860.48 and 824.64 is: 1,138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.08 : 1,860.48 = 824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.08/1,860.48 = 824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.08x = 1,860.48 × 824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.08x = 1,534,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,226.23/1,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.08

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