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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.94, 1,773.26 and 872.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.94, 1,773.26 and 872.22 is: 1,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.94 : 1,773.26 = 872.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.94/1,773.26 = 872.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.94x = 1,773.26 × 872.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.94x = 1,546,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,672.84/1,286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.82

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