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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.09, 1,822.80 and 1,085.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.09, 1,822.80 and 1,085.18 is: 1,496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.09 : 1,822.80 = 1,085.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.09/1,822.80 = 1,085.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.09x = 1,822.80 × 1,085.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.09x = 1,978,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,066.10/1,322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.17

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