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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.25, 1,991.82 and 822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.25, 1,991.82 and 822.25 is: 1,134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.25 : 1,991.82 = 822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.25/1,991.82 = 822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.25x = 1,991.82 × 822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.25x = 1,637,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,774.00/1,443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.78

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