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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.14, 1,743.66 and 822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.14, 1,743.66 and 822.29 is: 1,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.14 : 1,743.66 = 822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.14/1,743.66 = 822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.14x = 1,743.66 × 822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.14x = 1,433,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,785.46/1,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.20

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