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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.55, 1,985.31 and 835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.55, 1,985.31 and 835.88 is: 1,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.55 : 1,985.31 = 835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.55/1,985.31 = 835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.55x = 1,985.31 × 835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.55x = 1,659,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,471.00/1,322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.75

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