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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.55, 1,776.83 and 728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.55, 1,776.83 and 728.02 is: 1,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.55 : 1,776.83 = 728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.55/1,776.83 = 728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.55x = 1,776.83 × 728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.55x = 1,293,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,567.78/1,287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.68

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