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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.16, 1,779.03 and 1,102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.16, 1,779.03 and 1,102.41 is: 1,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.16 : 1,779.03 = 1,102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.16/1,779.03 = 1,102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.16x = 1,779.03 × 1,102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.16x = 1,961,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,220.46/1,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.32

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