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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.02, 1,615.50 and 822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.02, 1,615.50 and 822.18 is: 1,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.02 : 1,615.50 = 822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.02/1,615.50 = 822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.02x = 1,615.50 × 822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.02x = 1,328,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,231.79/1,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.25

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