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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.73, 1,909.59 and 824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.73, 1,909.59 and 824.20 is: 1,137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.73 : 1,909.59 = 824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.73/1,909.59 = 824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.73x = 1,909.59 × 824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.73x = 1,573,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,884.08/1,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.42

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