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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.12, 1,743.72 and 822.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.12, 1,743.72 and 822.31 is: 1,134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.12 : 1,743.72 = 822.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.12/1,743.72 = 822.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.12x = 1,743.72 × 822.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.12x = 1,433,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,878.39/1,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.29

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