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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.16, 1,861.30 and 824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.16, 1,861.30 and 824.28 is: 1,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.16 : 1,861.30 = 824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.16/1,861.30 = 824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.16x = 1,861.30 × 824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.16x = 1,534,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,232.36/1,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.18

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