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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.54, 1,908.78 and 824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.54, 1,908.78 and 824.16 is: 1,137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.54 : 1,908.78 = 824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.54/1,908.78 = 824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.54x = 1,908.78 × 824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.54x = 1,573,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,140.12/1,383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.04

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