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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.82, 2,060.58 and 1,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.82, 2,060.58 and 1,233 is: 1,839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.82 : 2,060.58 = 1,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.82/2,060.58 = 1,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.82x = 2,060.58 × 1,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.82x = 2,540,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,695.14/1,380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.99

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