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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.68, 1,994.52 and 824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.68, 1,994.52 and 824.32 is: 1,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.68 : 1,994.52 = 824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.68/1,994.52 = 824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.68x = 1,994.52 × 824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.68x = 1,644,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,122.73/1,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.27

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