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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.99, 1,739.63 and 788.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.99, 1,739.63 and 788.58 is: 1,088.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.99 : 1,739.63 = 788.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.99/1,739.63 = 788.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.99x = 1,739.63 × 788.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.99x = 1,371,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,833.48/1,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.77

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