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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.09, 1,904.78 and 820.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.09, 1,904.78 and 820.89 is: 1,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.09 : 1,904.78 = 820.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.09/1,904.78 = 820.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.09x = 1,904.78 × 820.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.09x = 1,563,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,614.85/1,380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.98

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