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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.30, 1,857.98 and 822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.30, 1,857.98 and 822.34 is: 1,134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.30 : 1,857.98 = 822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.30/1,857.98 = 822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.30x = 1,857.98 × 822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.30x = 1,527,891.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,891.27/1,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.88

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