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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.93, 2,111.90 and 822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.93, 2,111.90 and 822.56 is: 1,234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.93 : 2,111.90 = 822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.93/2,111.90 = 822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.93x = 2,111.90 × 822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.93x = 1,737,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,149.79/1,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.71

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