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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.32, 1,920.54 and 1,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.32, 1,920.54 and 1,181.60 is: 1,762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.32 : 1,920.54 = 1,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.32/1,920.54 = 1,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.32x = 1,920.54 × 1,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.32x = 2,269,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,310.06/1,287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.82

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