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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.39, 1,777.98 and 728.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.39, 1,777.98 and 728.91 is: 1,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.39 : 1,777.98 = 728.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.39/1,777.98 = 728.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.39x = 1,777.98 × 728.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.39x = 1,295,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,979.85/1,288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.89

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