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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.06, 1,773.44 and 1,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.06, 1,773.44 and 1,007.94 is: 1,387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.06 : 1,773.44 = 1,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.06/1,773.44 = 1,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.06x = 1,773.44 × 1,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.06x = 1,787,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,521.11/1,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.76

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