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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.25, 1,904.23 and 820.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.25, 1,904.23 and 820.74 is: 1,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.25 : 1,904.23 = 820.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.25/1,904.23 = 820.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.25x = 1,904.23 × 820.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.25x = 1,562,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,878.76/1,380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.32

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