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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.82, 1,695.12 and 822.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.82, 1,695.12 and 822.02 is: 1,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.82 : 1,695.12 = 822.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.82/1,695.12 = 822.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.82x = 1,695.12 × 822.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.82x = 1,393,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,422.54/1,129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.31

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