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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.62, 1,950.39 and 824.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.62, 1,950.39 and 824.04 is: 1,136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.62 : 1,950.39 = 824.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.62/1,950.39 = 824.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.62x = 1,950.39 × 824.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.62x = 1,607,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,199.38/1,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.94

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