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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.46, 1,772.58 and 893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.46, 1,772.58 and 893.80 is: 1,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.46 : 1,772.58 = 893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.46/1,772.58 = 893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.46x = 1,772.58 × 893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.46x = 1,584,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,332.00/1,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.59

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