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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.66, 1,777.66 and 1,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.66, 1,777.66 and 1,007.30 is: 1,390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.66 : 1,777.66 = 1,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.66/1,777.66 = 1,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.66x = 1,777.66 × 1,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.66x = 1,790,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,628.84/1,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.61

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