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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.69, 1,859.01 and 822.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.69, 1,859.01 and 822.81 is: 1,134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.69 : 1,859.01 = 822.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.69/1,859.01 = 822.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.69x = 1,859.01 × 822.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.69x = 1,529,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,612.02/1,347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.99

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