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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.17, 1,772.84 and 988.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.17, 1,772.84 and 988.79 is: 1,365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.17 : 1,772.84 = 988.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.17/1,772.84 = 988.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.17x = 1,772.84 × 988.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.17x = 1,752,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,961.52/1,284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.05

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