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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.20, 1,775.78 and 844.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.20, 1,775.78 and 844.89 is: 1,166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.20 : 1,775.78 = 844.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.20/1,775.78 = 844.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.20x = 1,775.78 × 844.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.20x = 1,500,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,338.76/1,286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.49

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