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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.53, 2,052.61 and 824.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.53, 2,052.61 and 824.21 is: 1,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.53 : 2,052.61 = 824.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.53/2,052.61 = 824.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.53x = 2,052.61 × 824.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.53x = 1,691,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,777.06/1,487.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.31

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