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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.90, 1,776.51 and 790.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.90, 1,776.51 and 790.35 is: 1,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.90 : 1,776.51 = 790.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.90/1,776.51 = 790.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.90x = 1,776.51 × 790.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.90x = 1,404,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,064.68/1,287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.20

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