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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.56, 1,819.07 and 820.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.56, 1,819.07 and 820.92 is: 1,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.56 : 1,819.07 = 820.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.56/1,819.07 = 820.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.56x = 1,819.07 × 820.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.56x = 1,493,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,306.84/1,317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.39

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