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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.84, 1,779.28 and 816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.84, 1,779.28 and 816.88 is: 1,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.84 : 1,779.28 = 816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.84/1,779.28 = 816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.84x = 1,779.28 × 816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.84x = 1,453,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,458.25/1,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.85

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