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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.55, 2,793.02 and 822.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.55, 2,793.02 and 822.02 is: 1,232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.55 : 2,793.02 = 822.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.55/2,793.02 = 822.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.55x = 2,793.02 × 822.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.55x = 2,295,900.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,900.23/1,862.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.67

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