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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.73, 1,866.29 and 821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.73, 1,866.29 and 821.46 is: 1,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.73 : 1,866.29 = 821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.73/1,866.29 = 821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.73x = 1,866.29 × 821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.73x = 1,533,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,078.48/1,352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.32

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