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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.09, 1,774.18 and 843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.09, 1,774.18 and 843.76 is: 1,164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.09 : 1,774.18 = 843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.09/1,774.18 = 843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.09x = 1,774.18 × 843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.09x = 1,496,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,982.12/1,285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.89

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