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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.10, 1,391.88 and 822.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.10, 1,391.88 and 822.61 is: 1,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.10 : 1,391.88 = 822.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.10/1,391.88 = 822.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.10x = 1,391.88 × 822.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.10x = 1,144,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,967.45/1,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.64

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