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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.05, 1,772.08 and 787.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.05, 1,772.08 and 787.22 is: 1,086.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.05 : 1,772.08 = 787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.05/1,772.08 = 787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.05x = 1,772.08 × 787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.05x = 1,395,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,012.63/1,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.41

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