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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.85, 1,906.10 and 821.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.85, 1,906.10 and 821.93 is: 1,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.85 : 1,906.10 = 821.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.85/1,906.10 = 821.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.85x = 1,906.10 × 821.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.85x = 1,566,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,667.13/1,381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.75

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