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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.14, 1,777.08 and 763.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.14, 1,777.08 and 763.89 is: 1,053.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.14 : 1,777.08 = 763.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.14/1,777.08 = 763.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.14x = 1,777.08 × 763.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.14x = 1,357,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,493.64/1,288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.84

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