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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.16, 1,777.52 and 736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.16, 1,777.52 and 736.16 is: 1,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.16 : 1,777.52 = 736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.16/1,777.52 = 736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.16x = 1,777.52 × 736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.16x = 1,308,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,539.12/1,288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.82

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