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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.44, 1,774.32 and 788.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.44, 1,774.32 and 788.16 is: 1,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.44 : 1,774.32 = 788.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.44/1,774.32 = 788.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.44x = 1,774.32 × 788.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.44x = 1,398,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,448.05/1,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.91

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