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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.23, 2,052.36 and 824.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.23, 2,052.36 and 824.06 is: 1,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.23 : 2,052.36 = 824.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.23/2,052.36 = 824.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.23x = 2,052.36 × 824.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.23x = 1,691,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,272.91/1,487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.20

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