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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.85, 1,909.51 and 824.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.85, 1,909.51 and 824.31 is: 1,137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.85 : 1,909.51 = 824.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.85/1,909.51 = 824.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.85x = 1,909.51 × 824.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.85x = 1,574,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,022.06/1,383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.42

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