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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.92, 1,774.62 and 843.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.92, 1,774.62 and 843.48 is: 1,164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.92 : 1,774.62 = 843.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.92/1,774.62 = 843.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.92x = 1,774.62 × 843.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.92x = 1,496,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,856.48/1,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.04

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