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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.29, 1,776.23 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.29, 1,776.23 and 868.32 is: 1,198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.29 : 1,776.23 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.29/1,776.23 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.29x = 1,776.23 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.29x = 1,542,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,334.95/1,287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.12

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