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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.25, 1,777.50 and 1,052.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.25, 1,777.50 and 1,052.95 is: 1,451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.25 : 1,777.50 = 1,052.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.25/1,777.50 = 1,052.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.25x = 1,777.50 × 1,052.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.25x = 1,871,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,618.13/1,289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.71

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