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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.56, 1,407.14 and 822.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.56, 1,407.14 and 822.76 is: 1,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.56 : 1,407.14 = 822.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.56/1,407.14 = 822.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.56x = 1,407.14 × 822.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.56x = 1,157,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,738.51/1,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.53

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