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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.52, 1,774.92 and 1,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.52, 1,774.92 and 1,005.52 is: 1,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.52 : 1,774.92 = 1,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.52/1,774.92 = 1,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.52x = 1,774.92 × 1,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.52x = 1,784,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,717.56/1,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.40

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