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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.48, 1,775.84 and 894.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.48, 1,775.84 and 894.22 is: 1,233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.48 : 1,775.84 = 894.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.48/1,775.84 = 894.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.48x = 1,775.84 × 894.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.48x = 1,587,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,991.64/1,287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.41

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