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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.39, 2,049.76 and 822.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.39, 2,049.76 and 822.21 is: 1,134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.39 : 2,049.76 = 822.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.39/2,049.76 = 822.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.39x = 2,049.76 × 822.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.39x = 1,685,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,333.17/1,485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.61

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