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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.90, 1,931.85 and 671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.90, 1,931.85 and 671.28 is: 1,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.90 : 1,931.85 = 671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.90/1,931.85 = 671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.90x = 1,931.85 × 671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.90x = 1,296,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,812.27/1,287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.92

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