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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.79, 2,052.96 and 824.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.79, 2,052.96 and 824.63 is: 1,137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.79 : 2,052.96 = 824.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.79/2,052.96 = 824.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.79x = 2,052.96 × 824.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.79x = 1,692,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,934.44/1,487.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.89

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