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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.32, 1,818.82 and 820.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.32, 1,818.82 and 820.16 is: 1,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.32 : 1,818.82 = 820.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.32/1,818.82 = 820.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.32x = 1,818.82 × 820.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.32x = 1,491,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,723.41/1,317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.39

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