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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.29, 1,932.12 and 671.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.29, 1,932.12 and 671.43 is: 1,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.29 : 1,932.12 = 671.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.29/1,932.12 = 671.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.29x = 1,932.12 × 671.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.29x = 1,297,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,283.33/1,287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.77

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