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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.48, 2,052.63 and 824.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.48, 2,052.63 and 824.21 is: 1,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.48 : 2,052.63 = 824.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.48/2,052.63 = 824.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.48x = 2,052.63 × 824.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.48x = 1,691,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,798.17/1,487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.36

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