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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.61, 1,928.64 and 1,067.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.61, 1,928.64 and 1,067.15 is: 1,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.61 : 1,928.64 = 1,067.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.61/1,928.64 = 1,067.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.61x = 1,928.64 × 1,067.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.61x = 2,058,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,148.18/1,287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.43

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