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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.43, 1,778.07 and 728.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.43, 1,778.07 and 728.99 is: 1,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.43 : 1,778.07 = 728.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.43/1,778.07 = 728.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.43x = 1,778.07 × 728.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.43x = 1,296,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,182.71/1,288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.02

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