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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.01, 1,993.86 and 824.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.01, 1,993.86 and 824.01 is: 1,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.01 : 1,993.86 = 824.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.01/1,993.86 = 824.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.01x = 1,993.86 × 824.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.01x = 1,642,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,960.58/1,445.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.99

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