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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.69, 1,777 and 728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.69, 1,777 and 728.14 is: 1,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.69 : 1,777 = 728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.69/1,777 = 728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.69x = 1,777 × 728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.69x = 1,293,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,904.78/1,287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.83

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