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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.67, 1,777.86 and 846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.67, 1,777.86 and 846.34 is: 1,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.67 : 1,777.86 = 846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.67/1,777.86 = 846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.67x = 1,777.86 × 846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.67x = 1,504,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,674.03/1,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.52

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