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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.52, 2,058.10 and 824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.52, 2,058.10 and 824.12 is: 1,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.52 : 2,058.10 = 824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.52/2,058.10 = 824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.52x = 2,058.10 × 824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.52x = 1,696,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,121.37/1,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.97

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