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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.19, 1,778.43 and 816.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.19, 1,778.43 and 816.30 is: 1,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.19 : 1,778.43 = 816.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.19/1,778.43 = 816.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.19x = 1,778.43 × 816.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.19x = 1,451,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,732.41/1,289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.08

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