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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.35, 2,049.80 and 822.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.35, 2,049.80 and 822.27 is: 1,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.35 : 2,049.80 = 822.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.35/2,049.80 = 822.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.35x = 2,049.80 × 822.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.35x = 1,685,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,491.10/1,485.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.74

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