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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.34, 2,049.85 and 822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.34, 2,049.85 and 822.25 is: 1,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.34 : 2,049.85 = 822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.34/2,049.85 = 822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.34x = 2,049.85 × 822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.34x = 1,685,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,492.75/1,485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.75

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