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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.38, 1,773.93 and 1,075.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.38, 1,773.93 and 1,075.19 is: 1,483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.38 : 1,773.93 = 1,075.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.38/1,773.93 = 1,075.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.38x = 1,773.93 × 1,075.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.38x = 1,907,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,306.96/1,285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.85

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