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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.03, 1,778.69 and 1,067.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.03, 1,778.69 and 1,067.09 is: 1,472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.03 : 1,778.69 = 1,067.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.03/1,778.69 = 1,067.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.03x = 1,778.69 × 1,067.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.03x = 1,898,016.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,016.09/1,289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.44

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