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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.81, 2,053.17 and 824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.81, 2,053.17 and 824.70 is: 1,138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.81 : 2,053.17 = 824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.81/2,053.17 = 824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.81x = 2,053.17 × 824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.81x = 1,693,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,249.30/1,487.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.09

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