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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.40, 1,590.84 and 821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.40, 1,590.84 and 821.20 is: 1,133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.40 : 1,590.84 = 821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.40/1,590.84 = 821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.40x = 1,590.84 × 821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.40x = 1,306,397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,397.81/1,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.63

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