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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.13, 1,777.62 and 728.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.13, 1,777.62 and 728.60 is: 1,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.13 : 1,777.62 = 728.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.13/1,777.62 = 728.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.13x = 1,777.62 × 728.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.13x = 1,295,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,165.04/1,288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.47

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