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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.91, 1,774.31 and 1,050.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.91, 1,774.31 and 1,050.62 is: 1,448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.91 : 1,774.31 = 1,050.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.91/1,774.31 = 1,050.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.91x = 1,774.31 × 1,050.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.91x = 1,864,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,119.33/1,286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.52

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