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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.32, 1,745.01 and 822.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.32, 1,745.01 and 822.47 is: 1,135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.32 : 1,745.01 = 822.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.32/1,745.01 = 822.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.32x = 1,745.01 × 822.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.32x = 1,435,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,209.65/1,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.16

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