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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.84, 1,858.68 and 822.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.84, 1,858.68 and 822.59 is: 1,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.84 : 1,858.68 = 822.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.84/1,858.68 = 822.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.84x = 1,858.68 × 822.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.84x = 1,528,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,931.58/1,346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.20

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