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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.81, 1,906.21 and 821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.81, 1,906.21 and 821.46 is: 1,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.81 : 1,906.21 = 821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.81/1,906.21 = 821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.81x = 1,906.21 × 821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.81x = 1,565,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,875.27/1,380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.03

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