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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.23, 1,820.72 and 822.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.23, 1,820.72 and 822.02 is: 1,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.23 : 1,820.72 = 822.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.23/1,820.72 = 822.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.23x = 1,820.72 × 822.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.23x = 1,496,674.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,674.86/1,319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.51

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