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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.25, 1,904.97 and 820.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.25, 1,904.97 and 820.81 is: 1,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.25 : 1,904.97 = 820.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.25/1,904.97 = 820.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.25x = 1,904.97 × 820.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.25x = 1,563,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,618.43/1,380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.85

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