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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.22, 1,777.44 and 1,052.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.22, 1,777.44 and 1,052.93 is: 1,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.22 : 1,777.44 = 1,052.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.22/1,777.44 = 1,052.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.22x = 1,777.44 × 1,052.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.22x = 1,871,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,528.29/1,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.68

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