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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.06, 1,646.49 and 821.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.06, 1,646.49 and 821.22 is: 1,132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.06 : 1,646.49 = 821.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.06/1,646.49 = 821.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.06x = 1,646.49 × 821.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.06x = 1,352,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,130.52/1,194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.38

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