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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.26, 1,931.49 and 767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.26, 1,931.49 and 767.24 is: 1,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.26 : 1,931.49 = 767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.26/1,931.49 = 767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.26x = 1,931.49 × 767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.26x = 1,481,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,916.39/1,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.22

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