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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.16, 1,904.68 and 820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.16, 1,904.68 and 820.96 is: 1,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.16 : 1,904.68 = 820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.16/1,904.68 = 820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.16x = 1,904.68 × 820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.16x = 1,563,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,666.09/1,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.96

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