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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.84, 1,714.49 and 822.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.84, 1,714.49 and 822.55 is: 1,135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.84 : 1,714.49 = 822.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.84/1,714.49 = 822.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.84x = 1,714.49 × 822.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.84x = 1,410,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,248.44/1,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.61

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