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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.53, 2,111.36 and 822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.53, 2,111.36 and 822.22 is: 1,234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.53 : 2,111.36 = 822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.53/2,111.36 = 822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.53x = 2,111.36 × 822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.53x = 1,736,002.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,002.42/1,406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.24

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