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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.63, 1,903.75 and 819.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.63, 1,903.75 and 819.99 is: 1,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.63 : 1,903.75 = 819.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.63/1,903.75 = 819.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.63x = 1,903.75 × 819.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.63x = 1,561,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,053.91/1,379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.50

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