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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.02, 1,674.45 and 821.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.02, 1,674.45 and 821.21 is: 1,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.02 : 1,674.45 = 821.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.02/1,674.45 = 821.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.02x = 1,674.45 × 821.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.02x = 1,375,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,066.71/1,213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.59

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