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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.08, 1,776.60 and 955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.08, 1,776.60 and 955.44 is: 1,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.08 : 1,776.60 = 955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.08/1,776.60 = 955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.08x = 1,776.60 × 955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.08x = 1,697,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,434.70/1,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.80

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