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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.54, 1,777.55 and 1,264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.54, 1,777.55 and 1,264.69 is: 1,748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.54 : 1,777.55 = 1,264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.54/1,777.55 = 1,264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.54x = 1,777.55 × 1,264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.54x = 2,248,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,035.61/1,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.70

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