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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.19, 2,159.82 and 824.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.19, 2,159.82 and 824.02 is: 1,234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.19 : 2,159.82 = 824.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.19/2,159.82 = 824.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.19x = 2,159.82 × 824.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.19x = 1,779,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,734.88/1,442.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.05

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