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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.46, 1,777.48 and 764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.46, 1,777.48 and 764.30 is: 1,054.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.46 : 1,777.48 = 764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.46/1,777.48 = 764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.46x = 1,777.48 × 764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.46x = 1,358,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,517.17/1,288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.38

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