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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.91, 1,778.85 and 729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.91, 1,778.85 and 729.41 is: 1,006.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.91 : 1,778.85 = 729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.91/1,778.85 = 729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.91x = 1,778.85 × 729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.91x = 1,297,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,502.08/1,288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.67

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