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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.22, 1,933.10 and 557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.22, 1,933.10 and 557.80 is: 837.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.22 : 1,933.10 = 557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.22/1,933.10 = 557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.22x = 1,933.10 × 557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.22x = 1,078,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,283.18/1,288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.03

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