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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.89, 1,909.58 and 824.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.89, 1,909.58 and 824.58 is: 1,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.89 : 1,909.58 = 824.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.89/1,909.58 = 824.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.89x = 1,909.58 × 824.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.89x = 1,574,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,597.35/1,383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.81

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