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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.16, 1,961.35 and 820.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.16, 1,961.35 and 820.55 is: 1,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.16 : 1,961.35 = 820.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.16/1,961.35 = 820.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.16x = 1,961.35 × 820.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.16x = 1,609,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,388.59/1,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.21

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