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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.56, 1,858.40 and 822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.56, 1,858.40 and 822.88 is: 1,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.56 : 1,858.40 = 822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.56/1,858.40 = 822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.56x = 1,858.40 × 822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.56x = 1,529,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,240.19/1,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.66

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