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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.64, 1,689.32 and 822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.64, 1,689.32 and 822 is: 1,232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.64 : 1,689.32 = 822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.64/1,689.32 = 822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.64x = 1,689.32 × 822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.64x = 1,388,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,621.04/1,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.53

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