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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.57, 1,778.40 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.57, 1,778.40 and 791.12 is: 1,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.57 : 1,778.40 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.57/1,778.40 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.57x = 1,778.40 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.57x = 1,406,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,927.81/1,288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.85

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