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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.82, 1,777.12 and 846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.82, 1,777.12 and 846.32 is: 1,167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.82 : 1,777.12 = 846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.82/1,777.12 = 846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.82x = 1,777.12 × 846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.82x = 1,504,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,012.20/1,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.87

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