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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.86, 2,057.48 and 824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.86, 2,057.48 and 824.20 is: 1,236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.86 : 2,057.48 = 824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.86/2,057.48 = 824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.86x = 2,057.48 × 824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.86x = 1,695,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,775.02/1,371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.11

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