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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.12, 1,775.12 and 1,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.12, 1,775.12 and 1,154.25 is: 1,589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.12 : 1,775.12 = 1,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.12/1,775.12 = 1,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.12x = 1,775.12 × 1,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.12x = 2,048,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,926.49/1,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.41

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