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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.80, 1,744.86 and 822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.80, 1,744.86 and 822.74 is: 1,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.80 : 1,744.86 = 822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.80/1,744.86 = 822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.80x = 1,744.86 × 822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.80x = 1,435,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,566.12/1,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.01

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