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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.99, 1,910.30 and 824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.99, 1,910.30 and 824.28 is: 1,137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.99 : 1,910.30 = 824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.99/1,910.30 = 824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.99x = 1,910.30 × 824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.99x = 1,574,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,617.96/1,383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.74

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