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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.75, 1,506.33 and 822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.75, 1,506.33 and 822.96 is: 1,232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.75 : 1,506.33 = 822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.75/1,506.33 = 822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.75x = 1,506.33 × 822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.75x = 1,239,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,649.34/1,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.56

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