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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.57, 1,858.37 and 822.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.57, 1,858.37 and 822.70 is: 1,135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.57 : 1,858.37 = 822.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.57/1,858.37 = 822.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.57x = 1,858.37 × 822.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.57x = 1,528,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,881.00/1,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.39

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