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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.56, 1,775 and 844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.56, 1,775 and 844.72 is: 1,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.56 : 1,775 = 844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.56/1,775 = 844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.56x = 1,775 × 844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.56x = 1,499,378
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,378/1,286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.42

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