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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.38, 1,905.54 and 821.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.38, 1,905.54 and 821.03 is: 1,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.38 : 1,905.54 = 821.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.38/1,905.54 = 821.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.38x = 1,905.54 × 821.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.38x = 1,564,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,495.98/1,380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.38

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