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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.71, 1,909.53 and 824.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.71, 1,909.53 and 824.07 is: 1,137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.71 : 1,909.53 = 824.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.71/1,909.53 = 824.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.71x = 1,909.53 × 824.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.71x = 1,573,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,586.39/1,383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.22

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