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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.12, 1,780.56 and 1,164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.12, 1,780.56 and 1,164.74 is: 1,608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.12 : 1,780.56 = 1,164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.12/1,780.56 = 1,164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.12x = 1,780.56 × 1,164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.12x = 2,073,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,889.45/1,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.76

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