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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.93, 1,777.50 and 1,183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.93, 1,777.50 and 1,183.87 is: 1,636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.93 : 1,777.50 = 1,183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.93/1,777.50 = 1,183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.93x = 1,777.50 × 1,183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.93x = 2,104,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,314.12/1,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.42

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