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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.36, 1,821.62 and 809.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.36, 1,821.62 and 809.16 is: 1,116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.36 : 1,821.62 = 809.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.36/1,821.62 = 809.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.36x = 1,821.62 × 809.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.36x = 1,473,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,977.99/1,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.35

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