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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.04, 1,743.90 and 822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.04, 1,743.90 and 822.32 is: 1,134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.04 : 1,743.90 = 822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.04/1,743.90 = 822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.04x = 1,743.90 × 822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.04x = 1,434,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,043.85/1,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.49

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