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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.90, 1,927.80 and 1,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.90, 1,927.80 and 1,053 is: 1,576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.90 : 1,927.80 = 1,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.90/1,927.80 = 1,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.90x = 1,927.80 × 1,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.90x = 2,029,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,973.40/1,287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.19

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