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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.05, 1,904.28 and 820.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.05, 1,904.28 and 820.41 is: 1,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.05 : 1,904.28 = 820.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.05/1,904.28 = 820.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.05x = 1,904.28 × 820.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.05x = 1,562,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,290.35/1,380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.05

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