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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.49, 1,777.64 and 816.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.49, 1,777.64 and 816.21 is: 1,126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.49 : 1,777.64 = 816.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.49/1,777.64 = 816.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.49x = 1,777.64 × 816.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.49x = 1,450,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,923.46/1,288.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.07

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