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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.24, 1,775.74 and 845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.24, 1,775.74 and 845.08 is: 1,165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.24 : 1,775.74 = 845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.24/1,775.74 = 845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.24x = 1,775.74 × 845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.24x = 1,500,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,642.36/1,287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.78

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