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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.44, 1,856.08 and 822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.44, 1,856.08 and 822.12 is: 1,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.44 : 1,856.08 = 822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.44/1,856.08 = 822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.44x = 1,856.08 × 822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.44x = 1,525,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,920.49/1,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.30

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