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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.46, 1,906.87 and 822.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.46, 1,906.87 and 822.10 is: 1,134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.46 : 1,906.87 = 822.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.46/1,906.87 = 822.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.46x = 1,906.87 × 822.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.46x = 1,567,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,633.81/1,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.77

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