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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.28, 1,775.28 and 845.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.28, 1,775.28 and 845.02 is: 1,165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.28 : 1,775.28 = 845.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.28/1,775.28 = 845.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.28x = 1,775.28 × 845.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.28x = 1,500,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,147.11/1,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.36

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