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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.05, 1,905.66 and 821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.05, 1,905.66 and 821.48 is: 1,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.05 : 1,905.66 = 821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.05/1,905.66 = 821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.05x = 1,905.66 × 821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.05x = 1,565,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,452.05/1,381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.52

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