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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.96, 1,774.06 and 788.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.96, 1,774.06 and 788.57 is: 1,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.96 : 1,774.06 = 788.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.96/1,774.06 = 788.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.96x = 1,774.06 × 788.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.96x = 1,398,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,970.49/1,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.88

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