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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.46, 1,774.38 and 1,192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.46, 1,774.38 and 1,192.89 is: 1,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.46 : 1,774.38 = 1,192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.46/1,774.38 = 1,192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.46x = 1,774.38 × 1,192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.46x = 2,116,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,640.16/1,286.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.32

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