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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.46, 1,821 and 822.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.46, 1,821 and 822.14 is: 1,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.46 : 1,821 = 822.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.46/1,821 = 822.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.46x = 1,821 × 822.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.46x = 1,497,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,116.94/1,319.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.64

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