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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.39, 1,870.12 and 824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.39, 1,870.12 and 824.64 is: 1,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.39 : 1,870.12 = 824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.39/1,870.12 = 824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.39x = 1,870.12 × 824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.39x = 1,542,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,175.76/1,355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.81

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