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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.84, 1,932.24 and 767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.84, 1,932.24 and 767.76 is: 1,151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.84 : 1,932.24 = 767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.84/1,932.24 = 767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.84x = 1,932.24 × 767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.84x = 1,483,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,496.58/1,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.93

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