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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.82, 1,776.27 and 844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.82, 1,776.27 and 844.86 is: 1,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.82 : 1,776.27 = 844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.82/1,776.27 = 844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.82x = 1,776.27 × 844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.82x = 1,500,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,699.47/1,286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.21

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