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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.76, 1,597.72 and 822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.76, 1,597.72 and 822 is: 1,234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.76 : 1,597.72 = 822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.76/1,597.72 = 822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.76x = 1,597.72 × 822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.76x = 1,313,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,325.84/1,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.61

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