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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.42, 2,063.94 and 822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.42, 2,063.94 and 822.08 is: 1,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.42 : 2,063.94 = 822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.42/2,063.94 = 822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.42x = 2,063.94 × 822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.42x = 1,696,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,713.48/1,379.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.02

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