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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.99, 1,778.91 and 791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.99, 1,778.91 and 791.80 is: 1,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.99 : 1,778.91 = 791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.99/1,778.91 = 791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.99x = 1,778.91 × 791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.99x = 1,408,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,542.98/1,288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.75

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