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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.70, 2,104.15 and 824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.70, 2,104.15 and 824.90 is: 1,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.70 : 2,104.15 = 824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.70/2,104.15 = 824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.70x = 2,104.15 × 824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.70x = 1,735,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,713.34/1,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.29

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