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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.06, 1,776.27 and 814.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.06, 1,776.27 and 814.98 is: 1,124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.06 : 1,776.27 = 814.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.06/1,776.27 = 814.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.06x = 1,776.27 × 814.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.06x = 1,447,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,634.24/1,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.76

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