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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.38, 1,776.17 and 789.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.38, 1,776.17 and 789.77 is: 1,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.38 : 1,776.17 = 789.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.38/1,776.17 = 789.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.38x = 1,776.17 × 789.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.38x = 1,402,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,752.95/1,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.62

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