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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.19, 1,926.82 and 822.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.19, 1,926.82 and 822.49 is: 1,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.19 : 1,926.82 = 822.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.19/1,926.82 = 822.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.19x = 1,926.82 × 822.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.19x = 1,584,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,790.18/1,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.08

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