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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.28, 1,776.18 and 763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.28, 1,776.18 and 763.12 is: 1,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.28 : 1,776.18 = 763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.28/1,776.18 = 763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.28x = 1,776.18 × 763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.28x = 1,355,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,438.48/1,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.95

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