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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.17, 1,649.20 and 822.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.17, 1,649.20 and 822.11 is: 1,135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.17 : 1,649.20 = 822.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.17/1,649.20 = 822.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.17x = 1,649.20 × 822.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.17x = 1,355,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,821.74/1,194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.37

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