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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.68, 2,052.97 and 824.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.68, 2,052.97 and 824.53 is: 1,137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.68 : 2,052.97 = 824.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.68/2,052.97 = 824.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.68x = 2,052.97 × 824.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.68x = 1,692,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,735.35/1,487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.84

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