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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.88, 1,815.87 and 822.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.88, 1,815.87 and 822.99 is: 1,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.88 : 1,815.87 = 822.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.88/1,815.87 = 822.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.88x = 1,815.87 × 822.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.88x = 1,494,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,442.85/1,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.18

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