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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.04, 1,777.44 and 791.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.04, 1,777.44 and 791.51 is: 1,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.04 : 1,777.44 = 791.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.04/1,777.44 = 791.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.04x = 1,777.44 × 791.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.04x = 1,406,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,855.62/1,288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.25

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