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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.76, 1,777.10 and 822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.76, 1,777.10 and 822.28 is: 1,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.76 : 1,777.10 = 822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.76/1,777.10 = 822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.76x = 1,777.10 × 822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.76x = 1,461,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,273.79/1,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.74

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