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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.48, 1,858.08 and 822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.48, 1,858.08 and 822.56 is: 1,135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.48 : 1,858.08 = 822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.48/1,858.08 = 822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.48x = 1,858.08 × 822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.48x = 1,528,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,382.28/1,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.09

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