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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.99, 1,932.47 and 671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.99, 1,932.47 and 671.32 is: 1,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.99 : 1,932.47 = 671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.99/1,932.47 = 671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.99x = 1,932.47 × 671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.99x = 1,297,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,305.76/1,287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.23

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