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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.63, 1,870.89 and 824.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.63, 1,870.89 and 824.39 is: 1,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.63 : 1,870.89 = 824.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.63/1,870.89 = 824.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.63x = 1,870.89 × 824.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.63x = 1,542,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,333.65/1,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.73

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