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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.30, 2,689.17 and 822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.30, 2,689.17 and 822.22 is: 1,231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.30 : 2,689.17 = 822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.30/2,689.17 = 822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.30x = 2,689.17 × 822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.30x = 2,211,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,089.36/1,795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.60

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