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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.52, 1,903.68 and 820.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.52, 1,903.68 and 820.04 is: 1,131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.52 : 1,903.68 = 820.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.52/1,903.68 = 820.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.52x = 1,903.68 × 820.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.52x = 1,561,093.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,093.75/1,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.62

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