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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.27, 1,907.48 and 822.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.27, 1,907.48 and 822.83 is: 1,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.27 : 1,907.48 = 822.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.27/1,907.48 = 822.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.27x = 1,907.48 × 822.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.27x = 1,569,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,524.29/1,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.47

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