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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.46, 1,439.10 and 822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.46, 1,439.10 and 822.06 is: 1,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.46 : 1,439.10 = 822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.46/1,439.10 = 822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.46x = 1,439.10 × 822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.46x = 1,183,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,026.55/1,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.75

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