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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.42, 1,770.42 and 987.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.42, 1,770.42 and 987.04 is: 1,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.42 : 1,770.42 = 987.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.42/1,770.42 = 987.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.42x = 1,770.42 × 987.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.42x = 1,747,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,475.36/1,282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.64

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