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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.33, 1,863.51 and 820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.33, 1,863.51 and 820.29 is: 1,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.33 : 1,863.51 = 820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.33/1,863.51 = 820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.33x = 1,863.51 × 820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.33x = 1,528,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,622.53/1,351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.20

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