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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.90, 1,775.57 and 1,066.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.90, 1,775.57 and 1,066.47 is: 1,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.90 : 1,775.57 = 1,066.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.90/1,775.57 = 1,066.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.90x = 1,775.57 × 1,066.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.90x = 1,893,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,586.15/1,287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.29

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