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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.06, 1,777.77 and 822.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.06, 1,777.77 and 822.58 is: 1,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.06 : 1,777.77 = 822.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.06/1,777.77 = 822.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.06x = 1,777.77 × 822.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.06x = 1,462,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,358.05/1,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.32

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