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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.58, 1,761.15 and 1,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.58, 1,761.15 and 1,261.23 is: 1,729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.58 : 1,761.15 = 1,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.58/1,761.15 = 1,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.58x = 1,761.15 × 1,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.58x = 2,221,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,215.21/1,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.14

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