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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.76, 1,777.02 and 889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.76, 1,777.02 and 889.47 is: 1,228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.76 : 1,777.02 = 889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.76/1,777.02 = 889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.76x = 1,777.02 × 889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.76x = 1,580,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,605.98/1,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.36

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