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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.69, 1,655.72 and 822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.69, 1,655.72 and 822.18 is: 1,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.69 : 1,655.72 = 822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.69/1,655.72 = 822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.69x = 1,655.72 × 822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.69x = 1,361,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,295.76/1,200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.76

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