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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.90, 1,825.84 and 1,256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.90, 1,825.84 and 1,256.82 is: 1,734.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.90 : 1,825.84 = 1,256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.90/1,825.84 = 1,256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.90x = 1,825.84 × 1,256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.90x = 2,294,752.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,752.23/1,322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.64

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