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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.37, 1,907.62 and 822.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.37, 1,907.62 and 822.71 is: 1,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.37 : 1,907.62 = 822.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.37/1,907.62 = 822.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.37x = 1,907.62 × 822.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.37x = 1,569,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,410.03/1,382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.31

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