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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.76, 1,903.20 and 819.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.76, 1,903.20 and 819.83 is: 1,130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.76 : 1,903.20 = 819.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.76/1,903.20 = 819.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.76x = 1,903.20 × 819.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.76x = 1,560,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,300.46/1,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.85

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