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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.21, 1,904.34 and 820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.21, 1,904.34 and 820.80 is: 1,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.21 : 1,904.34 = 820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.21/1,904.34 = 820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.21x = 1,904.34 × 820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.21x = 1,563,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,082.27/1,380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.50

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