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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.05, 1,909.80 and 824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.05, 1,909.80 and 824.48 is: 1,137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.05 : 1,909.80 = 824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.05/1,909.80 = 824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.05x = 1,909.80 × 824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.05x = 1,574,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,591.90/1,384.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.67

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