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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.91, 1,569.79 and 822.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.91, 1,569.79 and 822.68 is: 1,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.91 : 1,569.79 = 822.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.91/1,569.79 = 822.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.91x = 1,569.79 × 822.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.91x = 1,291,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,426.99/1,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.91

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