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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.30, 1,778.68 and 1,146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.30, 1,778.68 and 1,146.18 is: 1,583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.30 : 1,778.68 = 1,146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.30/1,778.68 = 1,146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.30x = 1,778.68 × 1,146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.30x = 2,038,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,687.44/1,287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.69

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