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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.65, 1,780.01 and 817.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.65, 1,780.01 and 817.39 is: 1,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.65 : 1,780.01 = 817.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.65/1,780.01 = 817.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.65x = 1,780.01 × 817.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.65x = 1,454,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,967.03/1,289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.19

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