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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.49, 1,778.86 and 896.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.49, 1,778.86 and 896.04 is: 1,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.49 : 1,778.86 = 896.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.49/1,778.86 = 896.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.49x = 1,778.86 × 896.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.49x = 1,593,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,929.71/1,288.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.05

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