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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.47, 2,792.48 and 822.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.47, 2,792.48 and 822.53 is: 1,232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.47 : 2,792.48 = 822.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.47/2,792.48 = 822.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.47x = 2,792.48 × 822.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.47x = 2,296,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,901.44/1,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.59

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