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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.45, 2,049.91 and 822.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.45, 2,049.91 and 822.33 is: 1,134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.45 : 2,049.91 = 822.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.45/2,049.91 = 822.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.45x = 2,049.91 × 822.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.45x = 1,685,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,700.43/1,485.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.81

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