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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.41, 1,964.73 and 822.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.41, 1,964.73 and 822.81 is: 1,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.41 : 1,964.73 = 822.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.41/1,964.73 = 822.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.41x = 1,964.73 × 822.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.41x = 1,616,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,599.49/1,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.60

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