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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.28, 1,777.38 and 790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.28, 1,777.38 and 790.54 is: 1,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.28 : 1,777.38 = 790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.28/1,777.38 = 790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.28x = 1,777.38 × 790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.28x = 1,405,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,089.99/1,288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.67

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