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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.92, 1,778.16 and 764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.92, 1,778.16 and 764.12 is: 1,054.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.92 : 1,778.16 = 764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.92/1,778.16 = 764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.92x = 1,778.16 × 764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.92x = 1,358,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,727.62/1,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.98

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