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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.32, 1,905.90 and 821.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.32, 1,905.90 and 821.34 is: 1,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.32 : 1,905.90 = 821.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.32/1,905.90 = 821.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.32x = 1,905.90 × 821.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.32x = 1,565,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,391.91/1,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.26

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