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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.82, 1,923.72 and 820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.82, 1,923.72 and 820.08 is: 1,227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.82 : 1,923.72 = 820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.82/1,923.72 = 820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.82x = 1,923.72 × 820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.82x = 1,577,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,604.30/1,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.88

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