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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.87, 1,778.90 and 729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.87, 1,778.90 and 729.34 is: 1,006.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.87 : 1,778.90 = 729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.87/1,778.90 = 729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.87x = 1,778.90 × 729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.87x = 1,297,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,422.93/1,288.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.64

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