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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.37, 1,776.48 and 790.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.37, 1,776.48 and 790.03 is: 1,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.37 : 1,776.48 = 790.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.37/1,776.48 = 790.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.37x = 1,776.48 × 790.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.37x = 1,403,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,472.49/1,287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.19

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