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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.16, 2,058.75 and 824.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.16, 2,058.75 and 824.74 is: 1,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.16 : 2,058.75 = 824.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.16/2,058.75 = 824.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.16x = 2,058.75 × 824.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.16x = 1,697,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,933.48/1,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.42

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