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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.56, 1,775.08 and 1,100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.56, 1,775.08 and 1,100.24 is: 1,516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.56 : 1,775.08 = 1,100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.56/1,775.08 = 1,100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.56x = 1,775.08 × 1,100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.56x = 1,953,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,014.02/1,287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.83

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