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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.56, 1,778.66 and 868.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.56, 1,778.66 and 868.65 is: 1,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.56 : 1,778.66 = 868.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.56/1,778.66 = 868.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.56x = 1,778.66 × 868.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.56x = 1,545,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,033.01/1,288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.04

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