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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.38, 1,777.86 and 791.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.38, 1,777.86 and 791.58 is: 1,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.38 : 1,777.86 = 791.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.38/1,777.86 = 791.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.38x = 1,777.86 × 791.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.38x = 1,407,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,318.42/1,288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.32

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