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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.94, 1,907.33 and 822.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.94, 1,907.33 and 822.61 is: 1,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.94 : 1,907.33 = 822.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.94/1,907.33 = 822.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.94x = 1,907.33 × 822.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.94x = 1,568,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,980.90/1,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.34

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