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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.62, 1,438.54 and 822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.62, 1,438.54 and 822.28 is: 1,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.62 : 1,438.54 = 822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.62/1,438.54 = 822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.62x = 1,438.54 × 822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.62x = 1,182,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,882.67/1,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.44

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