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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.47, 1,909.93 and 824.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.47, 1,909.93 and 824.61 is: 1,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.47 : 1,909.93 = 824.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.47/1,909.93 = 824.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.47x = 1,909.93 × 824.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.47x = 1,574,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,937.91/1,384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.58

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