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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.98, 1,867.91 and 822.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.98, 1,867.91 and 822.89 is: 1,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.98 : 1,867.91 = 822.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.98/1,867.91 = 822.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.98x = 1,867.91 × 822.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.98x = 1,537,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,071.01/1,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.23

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