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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.83, 1,861.93 and 824.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.83, 1,861.93 and 824.95 is: 1,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.83 : 1,861.93 = 824.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.83/1,861.93 = 824.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.83x = 1,861.93 × 824.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.83x = 1,535,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,999.15/1,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.92

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