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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.58, 1,778.34 and 784.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.58, 1,778.34 and 784.36 is: 1,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.58 : 1,778.34 = 784.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.58/1,778.34 = 784.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.58x = 1,778.34 × 784.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.58x = 1,394,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,863.93/1,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.49

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