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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.93, 1,778.88 and 1,184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.93, 1,778.88 and 1,184.87 is: 1,637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.93 : 1,778.88 = 1,184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.93/1,778.88 = 1,184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.93x = 1,778.88 × 1,184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.93x = 2,107,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,741.55/1,286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.81

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