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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.22, 1,950.24 and 824.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.22, 1,950.24 and 824.15 is: 1,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.22 : 1,950.24 = 824.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.22/1,950.24 = 824.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.22x = 1,950.24 × 824.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.22x = 1,607,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,290.30/1,413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.32

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