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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.40, 1,900.80 and 1,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.40, 1,900.80 and 1,324.80 is: 1,821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.40 : 1,900.80 = 1,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.40/1,900.80 = 1,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.40x = 1,900.80 × 1,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.40x = 2,518,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,179.84/1,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.60

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