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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.92, 1,716.36 and 822.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.92, 1,716.36 and 822.92 is: 1,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.92 : 1,716.36 = 822.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.92/1,716.36 = 822.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.92x = 1,716.36 × 822.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.92x = 1,412,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,426.97/1,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.50

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