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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.31, 1,777.70 and 839.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.31, 1,777.70 and 839.97 is: 1,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.31 : 1,777.70 = 839.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.31/1,777.70 = 839.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.31x = 1,777.70 × 839.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.31x = 1,493,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,212.04/1,288.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.05

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