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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.46, 1,770.95 and 1,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.46, 1,770.95 and 1,072.08 is: 1,478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.46 : 1,770.95 = 1,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.46/1,770.95 = 1,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.46x = 1,770.95 × 1,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.46x = 1,898,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,600.08/1,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.13

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