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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.28, 1,776.87 and 783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.28, 1,776.87 and 783.13 is: 1,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.28 : 1,776.87 = 783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.28/1,776.87 = 783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.28x = 1,776.87 × 783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.28x = 1,391,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,520.20/1,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.98

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