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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.48, 1,929.32 and 855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.48, 1,929.32 and 855.92 is: 1,283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.48 : 1,929.32 = 855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.48/1,929.32 = 855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.48x = 1,929.32 × 855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.48x = 1,651,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,343.57/1,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.61

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