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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.31, 2,052.44 and 824.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.31, 2,052.44 and 824.23 is: 1,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.31 : 2,052.44 = 824.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.31/2,052.44 = 824.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.31x = 2,052.44 × 824.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.31x = 1,691,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,672.61/1,487.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.40

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