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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.81, 1,134.10 and 752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.81, 1,134.10 and 752.10 is: 1,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.81 : 1,134.10 = 752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.81/1,134.10 = 752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.81x = 1,134.10 × 752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.81x = 852,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,959.68/821.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.90

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