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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.81, 1,905.01 and 821.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.81, 1,905.01 and 821.30 is: 1,133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.81 : 1,905.01 = 821.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.81/1,905.01 = 821.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.81x = 1,905.01 × 821.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.81x = 1,564,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,587.42/1,380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.09

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