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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.64, 2,068.80 and 832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.64, 2,068.80 and 832.20 is: 1,247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.64 : 2,068.80 = 832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.64/2,068.80 = 832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.64x = 2,068.80 × 832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.64x = 1,721,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,655.36/1,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.00

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