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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.96, 1,591.68 and 822.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.96, 1,591.68 and 822.76 is: 1,134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.96 : 1,591.68 = 822.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.96/1,591.68 = 822.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.96x = 1,591.68 × 822.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.96x = 1,309,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,570.64/1,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.85

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