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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.44, 1,776.02 and 814.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.44, 1,776.02 and 814.54 is: 1,123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.44 : 1,776.02 = 814.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.44/1,776.02 = 814.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.44x = 1,776.02 × 814.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.44x = 1,446,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,635.26/1,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.65

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