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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.11, 1,855.72 and 1,162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.11, 1,855.72 and 1,162.22 is: 1,599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.11 : 1,855.72 = 1,162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.11/1,855.72 = 1,162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.11x = 1,855.72 × 1,162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.11x = 2,156,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,747.35/1,348.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.83

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