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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.64, 1,950.69 and 824.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.64, 1,950.69 and 824.05 is: 1,137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.64 : 1,950.69 = 824.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.64/1,950.69 = 824.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.64x = 1,950.69 × 824.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.64x = 1,607,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,466.09/1,413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.11

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