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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.06, 1,903.97 and 820.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.06, 1,903.97 and 820.55 is: 1,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.06 : 1,903.97 = 820.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.06/1,903.97 = 820.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.06x = 1,903.97 × 820.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.06x = 1,562,309.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,309.39/1,380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.06

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