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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.65, 1,568.70 and 822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.65, 1,568.70 and 822.29 is: 1,133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.65 : 1,568.70 = 822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.65/1,568.70 = 822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.65x = 1,568.70 × 822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.65x = 1,289,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,918.48/1,137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.85

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