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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.61, 1,909.23 and 824.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.61, 1,909.23 and 824.01 is: 1,137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.61 : 1,909.23 = 824.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.61/1,909.23 = 824.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.61x = 1,909.23 × 824.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.61x = 1,573,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,224.61/1,383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.04

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