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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.27, 1,904.81 and 821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.27, 1,904.81 and 821.04 is: 1,133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.27 : 1,904.81 = 821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.27/1,904.81 = 821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.27x = 1,904.81 × 821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.27x = 1,563,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,935.94/1,380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.06

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