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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.36, 1,775.21 and 1,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.36, 1,775.21 and 1,101.46 is: 1,518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.36 : 1,775.21 = 1,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.36/1,775.21 = 1,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.36x = 1,775.21 × 1,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.36x = 1,955,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,329.84/1,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.87

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