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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.59, 1,777.13 and 728.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.59, 1,777.13 and 728.06 is: 1,004.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.59 : 1,777.13 = 728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.59/1,777.13 = 728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.59x = 1,777.13 × 728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.59x = 1,293,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,854.14/1,287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.87

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