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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.81, 2,055.22 and 822.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.81, 2,055.22 and 822.38 is: 1,233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.81 : 2,055.22 = 822.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.81/2,055.22 = 822.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.81x = 2,055.22 × 822.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.81x = 1,690,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,171.82/1,369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.87

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