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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.27, 1,493.06 and 821.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.27, 1,493.06 and 821.37 is: 1,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.27 : 1,493.06 = 821.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.27/1,493.06 = 821.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.27x = 1,493.06 × 821.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.27x = 1,226,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,350.59/1,083.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.08

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