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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.13, 1,820.70 and 1,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.13, 1,820.70 and 1,083.70 is: 1,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.13 : 1,820.70 = 1,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.13/1,820.70 = 1,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.13x = 1,820.70 × 1,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.13x = 1,973,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,088.06/1,321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.48

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