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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.83, 1,869.75 and 824.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.83, 1,869.75 and 824.09 is: 1,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.83 : 1,869.75 = 824.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.83/1,869.75 = 824.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.83x = 1,869.75 × 824.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.83x = 1,540,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,832.93/1,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.29

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