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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.88, 1,773.90 and 813.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.88, 1,773.90 and 813.65 is: 1,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.88 : 1,773.90 = 813.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.88/1,773.90 = 813.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.88x = 1,773.90 × 813.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.88x = 1,443,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,324.87/1,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.45

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