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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.76, 1,906.66 and 822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.76, 1,906.66 and 822.24 is: 1,134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.76 : 1,906.66 = 822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.76/1,906.66 = 822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.76x = 1,906.66 × 822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.76x = 1,567,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,732.12/1,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.59

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