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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.58, 1,778.37 and 993.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.58, 1,778.37 and 993.38 is: 1,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.58 : 1,778.37 = 993.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.58/1,778.37 = 993.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.58x = 1,778.37 × 993.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.58x = 1,766,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,597.19/1,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.96

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