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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.19, 1,904.54 and 812.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.19, 1,904.54 and 812.93 is: 1,121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.19 : 1,904.54 = 812.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.19/1,904.54 = 812.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.19x = 1,904.54 × 812.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.19x = 1,548,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,257.70/1,380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.78

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