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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.85, 1,858.67 and 822.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.85, 1,858.67 and 822.89 is: 1,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.85 : 1,858.67 = 822.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.85/1,858.67 = 822.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.85x = 1,858.67 × 822.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.85x = 1,529,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,473.72/1,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.59

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