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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.97, 1,778.85 and 1,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.97, 1,778.85 and 1,104.08 is: 1,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.97 : 1,778.85 = 1,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.97/1,778.85 = 1,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.97x = 1,778.85 × 1,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.97x = 1,963,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,983.81/1,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.50

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