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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.39, 1,904.67 and 820.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.39, 1,904.67 and 820.99 is: 1,132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.39 : 1,904.67 = 820.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.39/1,904.67 = 820.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.39x = 1,904.67 × 820.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.39x = 1,563,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,721.92/1,380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.82

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