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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.30, 1,152.70 and 821.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.30, 1,152.70 and 821.30 is: 1,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.30 : 1,152.70 = 821.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.30/1,152.70 = 821.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.30x = 1,152.70 × 821.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.30x = 946,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,712.51/821.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.70

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