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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.38, 1,909.91 and 824.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.38, 1,909.91 and 824.87 is: 1,138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.38 : 1,909.91 = 824.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.38/1,909.91 = 824.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.38x = 1,909.91 × 824.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.38x = 1,575,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,427.46/1,384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.00

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