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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.54, 1,310.27 and 822.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.54, 1,310.27 and 822.51 is: 1,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.54 : 1,310.27 = 822.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.54/1,310.27 = 822.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.54x = 1,310.27 × 822.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.54x = 1,077,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,706.07/874.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.31

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