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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.66, 2,095.97 and 822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.66, 2,095.97 and 822.18 is: 1,234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.66 : 2,095.97 = 822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.66/2,095.97 = 822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.66x = 2,095.97 × 822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.66x = 1,723,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,260.50/1,395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.73

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