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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.59, 2,882.03 and 824.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.59, 2,882.03 and 824.93 is: 1,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.59 : 2,882.03 = 824.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.59/2,882.03 = 824.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.59x = 2,882.03 × 824.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.59x = 2,377,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,454.47/1,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.88

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