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Geometry

Theorem 4.9.3 (Brahmagupta’s Formula)

In a cyclic quadrilateral with side lengths a, b, c, d, the area of the quadrilateral can be
found as:
q
A= (s − a)(s − b)(s − c)(s − d)

where s is the semiperimeter of the quadrilateral and can be calculated as

a+b+c+d
s=
2

Basically, to find the area of a cyclic quadrilateral

1. Find the perimeter and divide by 2

2. Subtract each of the side lengths from it to get 4 values

3. Multiply your 4 values

4. Take the square root of your product

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