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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.14, 1,777.24 and 816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.14, 1,777.24 and 816.80 is: 1,126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.14 : 1,777.24 = 816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.14/1,777.24 = 816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.14x = 1,777.24 × 816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.14x = 1,451,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,649.63/1,289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.06

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