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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.26, 1,858.56 and 822.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.26, 1,858.56 and 822.38 is: 1,134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.26 : 1,858.56 = 822.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.26/1,858.56 = 822.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.26x = 1,858.56 × 822.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.26x = 1,528,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,442.57/1,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.48

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