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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.41, 2,049.78 and 822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.41, 2,049.78 and 822.22 is: 1,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.41 : 2,049.78 = 822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.41/2,049.78 = 822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.41x = 2,049.78 × 822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.41x = 1,685,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,379.60/1,485.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.62

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