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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.31, 1,819.71 and 822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.31, 1,819.71 and 822.24 is: 1,134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.31 : 1,819.71 = 822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.31/1,819.71 = 822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.31x = 1,819.71 × 822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.31x = 1,496,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,238.35/1,319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.11

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