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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.62, 1,778.56 and 729.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.62, 1,778.56 and 729.11 is: 1,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.62 : 1,778.56 = 729.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.62/1,778.56 = 729.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.62x = 1,778.56 × 729.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.62x = 1,296,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,765.88/1,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.32

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