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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.99, 1,777.31 and 728.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.99, 1,777.31 and 728.43 is: 1,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.99 : 1,777.31 = 728.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.99/1,777.31 = 728.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.99x = 1,777.31 × 728.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.99x = 1,294,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,645.92/1,287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.17

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