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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.68, 1,777.52 and 791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.68, 1,777.52 and 791.10 is: 1,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.68 : 1,777.52 = 791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.68/1,777.52 = 791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.68x = 1,777.52 × 791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.68x = 1,406,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,196.07/1,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.19

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