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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.04, 1,857.70 and 822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.04, 1,857.70 and 822.28 is: 1,134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.04 : 1,857.70 = 822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.04/1,857.70 = 822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.04x = 1,857.70 × 822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.04x = 1,527,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,549.56/1,346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.85

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