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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.88, 1,907.61 and 822.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.88, 1,907.61 and 822.53 is: 1,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.88 : 1,907.61 = 822.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.88/1,907.61 = 822.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.88x = 1,907.61 × 822.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.88x = 1,569,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,056.92/1,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.46

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