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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.08, 2,068.94 and 824.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.08, 2,068.94 and 824.04 is: 1,234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.08 : 2,068.94 = 824.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.08/2,068.94 = 824.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.08x = 2,068.94 × 824.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.08x = 1,704,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,889.32/1,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.46

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