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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.67, 2,003.58 and 822.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.67, 2,003.58 and 822.19 is: 1,134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.67 : 2,003.58 = 822.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.67/2,003.58 = 822.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.67x = 2,003.58 × 822.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.67x = 1,647,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,323.44/1,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.78

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