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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.49, 1,905.78 and 821.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.49, 1,905.78 and 821.78 is: 1,133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.49 : 1,905.78 = 821.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.49/1,905.78 = 821.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.49x = 1,905.78 × 821.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.49x = 1,566,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,127.97/1,381.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.65

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