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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.68, 1,774.27 and 788.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.68, 1,774.27 and 788.59 is: 1,088.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.68 : 1,774.27 = 788.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.68/1,774.27 = 788.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.68x = 1,774.27 × 788.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.68x = 1,399,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,167.02/1,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.27

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