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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.99, 1,778.88 and 729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.99, 1,778.88 and 729.48 is: 1,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.99 : 1,778.88 = 729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.99/1,778.88 = 729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.99x = 1,778.88 × 729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.99x = 1,297,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,657.38/1,288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.72

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