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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.08, 2,099.09 and 822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.08, 2,099.09 and 822.46 is: 1,134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.08 : 2,099.09 = 822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.08/2,099.09 = 822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.08x = 2,099.09 × 822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.08x = 1,726,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,414.37/1,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.99

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