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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.94, 1,857.87 and 822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.94, 1,857.87 and 822.06 is: 1,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.94 : 1,857.87 = 822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.94/1,857.87 = 822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.94x = 1,857.87 × 822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.94x = 1,527,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,280.61/1,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.89

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