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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.19, 2,057.69 and 816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.19, 2,057.69 and 816.80 is: 1,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.19 : 2,057.69 = 816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.19/2,057.69 = 816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.19x = 2,057.69 × 816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.19x = 1,680,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,706.82/1,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.94

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