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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.72, 1,739.82 and 788.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.72, 1,739.82 and 788.58 is: 1,088.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.72 : 1,739.82 = 788.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.72/1,739.82 = 788.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.72x = 1,739.82 × 788.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.72x = 1,371,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,987.26/1,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.26

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