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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.66, 1,772.55 and 1,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.66, 1,772.55 and 1,049.36 is: 1,446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.66 : 1,772.55 = 1,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.66/1,772.55 = 1,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.66x = 1,772.55 × 1,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.66x = 1,860,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,047.50/1,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.77

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