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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.60, 1,777.08 and 1,090.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.60, 1,777.08 and 1,090.80 is: 1,505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.60 : 1,777.08 = 1,090.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.60/1,777.08 = 1,090.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.60x = 1,777.08 × 1,090.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.60x = 1,938,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,438.86/1,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.47

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