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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.50, 1,774.03 and 788.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.50, 1,774.03 and 788.04 is: 1,087.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.50 : 1,774.03 = 788.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.50/1,774.03 = 788.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.50x = 1,774.03 × 788.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.50x = 1,397,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,998.90/1,285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.52

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