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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.94, 1,858.64 and 822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.94, 1,858.64 and 822.86 is: 1,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.94 : 1,858.64 = 822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.94/1,858.64 = 822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.94x = 1,858.64 × 822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.94x = 1,529,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,400.51/1,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.46

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