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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.08, 1,728.33 and 822.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.08, 1,728.33 and 822.19 is: 1,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.08 : 1,728.33 = 822.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.08/1,728.33 = 822.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.08x = 1,728.33 × 822.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.08x = 1,421,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,015.64/1,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.43

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