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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.81, 2,514.77 and 1,122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.81, 2,514.77 and 1,122.97 is: 1,549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.81 : 2,514.77 = 1,122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.81/2,514.77 = 1,122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.81x = 2,514.77 × 1,122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.81x = 2,824,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,005.65/1,822.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.26

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