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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.20, 1,775.19 and 1,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.20, 1,775.19 and 1,038.44 is: 1,432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.20 : 1,775.19 = 1,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.20/1,775.19 = 1,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.20x = 1,775.19 × 1,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.20x = 1,843,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,428.30/1,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.12

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