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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.75, 1,774.38 and 820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.75, 1,774.38 and 820 is: 1,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.75 : 1,774.38 = 820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.75/1,774.38 = 820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.75x = 1,774.38 × 820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.75x = 1,454,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,991.60/1,285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.63

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