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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.28, 2,052.39 and 824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.28, 2,052.39 and 824.16 is: 1,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.28 : 2,052.39 = 824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.28/2,052.39 = 824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.28x = 2,052.39 × 824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.28x = 1,691,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,497.74/1,487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.31

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