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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.69, 1,777.19 and 790.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.69, 1,777.19 and 790.25 is: 1,090.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.69 : 1,777.19 = 790.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.69/1,777.19 = 790.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.69x = 1,777.19 × 790.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.69x = 1,404,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,411.56/1,287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.64

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