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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.69, 1,951.28 and 824.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.69, 1,951.28 and 824.41 is: 1,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.69 : 1,951.28 = 824.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.69/1,951.28 = 824.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.69x = 1,951.28 × 824.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.69x = 1,608,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,654.74/1,413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.91

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