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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.24, 2,052.41 and 824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.24, 2,052.41 and 824.12 is: 1,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.24 : 2,052.41 = 824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.24/2,052.41 = 824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.24x = 2,052.41 × 824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.24x = 1,691,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,417.75/1,487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.29

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