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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.57, 1,958.94 and 822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.57, 1,958.94 and 822.18 is: 1,134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.57 : 1,958.94 = 822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.57/1,958.94 = 822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.57x = 1,958.94 × 822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.57x = 1,610,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,601.29/1,419.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.57

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