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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.22, 1,922.92 and 551.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.22, 1,922.92 and 551.33 is: 826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.22 : 1,922.92 = 551.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.22/1,922.92 = 551.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.22x = 1,922.92 × 551.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.22x = 1,060,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,163.48/1,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.82

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