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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.87, 1,932.14 and 557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.87, 1,932.14 and 557.27 is: 836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.87 : 1,932.14 = 557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.87/1,932.14 = 557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.87x = 1,932.14 × 557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.87x = 1,076,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,723.66/1,287.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.05

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