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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.72, 1,778.30 and 791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.72, 1,778.30 and 791.38 is: 1,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.72 : 1,778.30 = 791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.72/1,778.30 = 791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.72x = 1,778.30 × 791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.72x = 1,407,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,302.65/1,288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.02

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