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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.06, 1,907.03 and 822.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.06, 1,907.03 and 822.51 is: 1,134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.06 : 1,907.03 = 822.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.06/1,907.03 = 822.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.06x = 1,907.03 × 822.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.06x = 1,568,547.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,547.13/1,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.94

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