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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.54, 1,818.24 and 820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.54, 1,818.24 and 820.20 is: 1,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.54 : 1,818.24 = 820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.54/1,818.24 = 820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.54x = 1,818.24 × 820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.54x = 1,491,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,320.45/1,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.90

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