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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.96, 1,950.76 and 824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.96, 1,950.76 and 824.28 is: 1,137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.96 : 1,950.76 = 824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.96/1,950.76 = 824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.96x = 1,950.76 × 824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.96x = 1,607,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,972.45/1,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.21

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