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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.32, 1,906.75 and 822.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.32, 1,906.75 and 822.41 is: 1,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.32 : 1,906.75 = 822.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.32/1,906.75 = 822.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.32x = 1,906.75 × 822.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.32x = 1,568,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,130.27/1,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.42

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