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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.46, 1,929.86 and 822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.46, 1,929.86 and 822.44 is: 1,235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.46 : 1,929.86 = 822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.46/1,929.86 = 822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.46x = 1,929.86 × 822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.46x = 1,587,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,194.06/1,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.69

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