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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.92, 1,650.24 and 822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.92, 1,650.24 and 822.86 is: 1,136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.92 : 1,650.24 = 822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.92/1,650.24 = 822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.92x = 1,650.24 × 822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.92x = 1,357,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,916.49/1,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.41

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