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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.58, 1,562.31 and 822.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.58, 1,562.31 and 822.54 is: 1,133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.58 : 1,562.31 = 822.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.58/1,562.31 = 822.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.58x = 1,562.31 × 822.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.58x = 1,285,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,062.47/1,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.63

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