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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.69, 1,777.41 and 791.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.69, 1,777.41 and 791.05 is: 1,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.69 : 1,777.41 = 791.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.69/1,777.41 = 791.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.69x = 1,777.41 × 791.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.69x = 1,406,020.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,020.18/1,287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.89

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