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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.13, 1,777.92 and 764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.13, 1,777.92 and 764.46 is: 1,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.13 : 1,777.92 = 764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.13/1,777.92 = 764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.13x = 1,777.92 × 764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.13x = 1,359,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,148.72/1,288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.14

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