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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.55, 1,907.77 and 822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.55, 1,907.77 and 822.94 is: 1,135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.55 : 1,907.77 = 822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.55/1,907.77 = 822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.55x = 1,907.77 × 822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.55x = 1,569,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,976.13/1,382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.57

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