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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.94, 1,909.70 and 824.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.94, 1,909.70 and 824.30 is: 1,137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.94 : 1,909.70 = 824.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.94/1,909.70 = 824.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.94x = 1,909.70 × 824.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.94x = 1,574,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,152.04/1,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.44

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