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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.27, 1,928.04 and 671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.27, 1,928.04 and 671.58 is: 1,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.27 : 1,928.04 = 671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.27/1,928.04 = 671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.27x = 1,928.04 × 671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.27x = 1,294,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,833.10/1,287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.88

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