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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.86, 1,767.75 and 987.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.86, 1,767.75 and 987.77 is: 1,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.86 : 1,767.75 = 987.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.86/1,767.75 = 987.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.86x = 1,767.75 × 987.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.86x = 1,746,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,130.42/1,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.25

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