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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.93, 1,771.19 and 1,106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.93, 1,771.19 and 1,106.58 is: 1,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.93 : 1,771.19 = 1,106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.93/1,771.19 = 1,106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.93x = 1,771.19 × 1,106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.93x = 1,959,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,957.90/1,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.54

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