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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.13, 1,907.74 and 822.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.13, 1,907.74 and 822.99 is: 1,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.13 : 1,907.74 = 822.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.13/1,907.74 = 822.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.13x = 1,907.74 × 822.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.13x = 1,570,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,050.94/1,382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.96

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