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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.93, 2,026.35 and 824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.93, 2,026.35 and 824.40 is: 1,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.93 : 2,026.35 = 824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.93/2,026.35 = 824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.93x = 2,026.35 × 824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.93x = 1,670,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,522.94/1,352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.75

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