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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.04, 1,773.48 and 820.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.04, 1,773.48 and 820.24 is: 1,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.04 : 1,773.48 = 820.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.04/1,773.48 = 820.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.04x = 1,773.48 × 820.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.04x = 1,454,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,679.24/1,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.01

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