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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.55, 1,909.21 and 824.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.55, 1,909.21 and 824.06 is: 1,137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.55 : 1,909.21 = 824.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.55/1,909.21 = 824.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.55x = 1,909.21 × 824.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.55x = 1,573,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,303.59/1,383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.15

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