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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382, 1,910.76 and 1,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382, 1,910.76 and 1,320.80 is: 1,826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382 : 1,910.76 = 1,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382/1,910.76 = 1,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382x = 1,910.76 × 1,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382x = 2,523,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,731.81/1,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.14

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