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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.46, 1,907.46 and 822.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.46, 1,907.46 and 822.57 is: 1,134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.46 : 1,907.46 = 822.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.46/1,907.46 = 822.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.46x = 1,907.46 × 822.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.46x = 1,569,019.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,019.37/1,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.95

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