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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.52, 1,771.86 and 819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.52, 1,771.86 and 819.04 is: 1,129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.52 : 1,771.86 = 819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.52/1,771.86 = 819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.52x = 1,771.86 × 819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.52x = 1,451,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,224.21/1,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.78

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