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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.12, 1,825.14 and 856.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.12, 1,825.14 and 856.52 is: 1,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.12 : 1,825.14 = 856.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.12/1,825.14 = 856.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.12x = 1,825.14 × 856.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.12x = 1,563,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,268.91/1,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.40

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