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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.32, 1,870.38 and 824.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.32, 1,870.38 and 824.23 is: 1,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.32 : 1,870.38 = 824.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.32/1,870.38 = 824.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.32x = 1,870.38 × 824.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.32x = 1,541,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,623.31/1,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.46

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