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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.69, 2,003.35 and 822.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.69, 2,003.35 and 822.23 is: 1,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.69 : 2,003.35 = 822.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.69/2,003.35 = 822.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.69x = 2,003.35 × 822.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.69x = 1,647,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,202.40/1,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.68

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