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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.68, 1,777.08 and 1,241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.68, 1,777.08 and 1,241.21 is: 1,712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.68 : 1,777.08 = 1,241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.68/1,777.08 = 1,241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.68x = 1,777.08 × 1,241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.68x = 2,205,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,720.58/1,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.95

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