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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.76, 1,904.58 and 820.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.76, 1,904.58 and 820.83 is: 1,132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.76 : 1,904.58 = 820.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.76/1,904.58 = 820.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.76x = 1,904.58 × 820.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.76x = 1,563,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,336.40/1,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.23

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