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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.75, 1,932.76 and 703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.75, 1,932.76 and 703.28 is: 1,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.75 : 1,932.76 = 703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.75/1,932.76 = 703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.75x = 1,932.76 × 703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.75x = 1,359,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,277.16/1,287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.55

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