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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.94, 1,778.86 and 817.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.94, 1,778.86 and 817.90 is: 1,127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.94 : 1,778.86 = 817.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.94/1,778.86 = 817.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.94x = 1,778.86 × 817.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.94x = 1,454,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,929.59/1,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.90

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