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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445, 1,994.10 and 824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445, 1,994.10 and 824 is: 1,137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445 : 1,994.10 = 824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445/1,994.10 = 824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445x = 1,994.10 × 824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445x = 1,643,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,138.40/1,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.12

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