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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.98, 1,868.31 and 822.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.98, 1,868.31 and 822.98 is: 1,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.98 : 1,868.31 = 822.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.98/1,868.31 = 822.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.98x = 1,868.31 × 822.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.98x = 1,537,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,586.43/1,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.60

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