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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.69, 1,905.37 and 821.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.69, 1,905.37 and 821.18 is: 1,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.69 : 1,905.37 = 821.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.69/1,905.37 = 821.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.69x = 1,905.37 × 821.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.69x = 1,564,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,654.45/1,380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.24

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