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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.26, 1,910.28 and 824.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.26, 1,910.28 and 824.72 is: 1,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.26 : 1,910.28 = 824.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.26/1,910.28 = 824.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.26x = 1,910.28 × 824.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.26x = 1,575,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,436.57/1,384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.11

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