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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.22, 1,778.94 and 758.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.22, 1,778.94 and 758.07 is: 1,046.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.22 : 1,778.94 = 758.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.22/1,778.94 = 758.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.22x = 1,778.94 × 758.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.22x = 1,348,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,553.91/1,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.02

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