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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.81, 1,819.89 and 1,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.81, 1,819.89 and 1,083.96 is: 1,493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.81 : 1,819.89 = 1,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.81/1,819.89 = 1,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.81x = 1,819.89 × 1,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.81x = 1,972,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,687.96/1,320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.54

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