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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.98, 1,929.42 and 545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.98, 1,929.42 and 545.78 is: 818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.98 : 1,929.42 = 545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.98/1,929.42 = 545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.98x = 1,929.42 × 545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.98x = 1,053,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,029.20/1,285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.85

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