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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.46, 2,622.09 and 822.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.46, 2,622.09 and 822.54 is: 1,234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.46 : 2,622.09 = 822.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.46/2,622.09 = 822.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.46x = 2,622.09 × 822.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.46x = 2,156,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,773.91/1,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.24

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