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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.92, 1,780.26 and 1,185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.92, 1,780.26 and 1,185.86 is: 1,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.92 : 1,780.26 = 1,185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.92/1,780.26 = 1,185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.92x = 1,780.26 × 1,185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.92x = 2,111,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,139.12/1,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.18

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