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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.82, 1,789.08 and 1,087.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.82, 1,789.08 and 1,087.67 is: 1,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.82 : 1,789.08 = 1,087.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.82/1,789.08 = 1,087.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.82x = 1,789.08 × 1,087.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.82x = 1,945,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,928.64/1,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.08

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