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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.73, 2,003.22 and 822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.73, 2,003.22 and 822.18 is: 1,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.73 : 2,003.22 = 822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.73/2,003.22 = 822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.73x = 2,003.22 × 822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.73x = 1,647,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,007.42/1,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.51

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