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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.81, 1,765.11 and 1,128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.81, 1,765.11 and 1,128.67 is: 1,559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.81 : 1,765.11 = 1,128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.81/1,765.11 = 1,128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.81x = 1,765.11 × 1,128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.81x = 1,992,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,226.70/1,277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.09

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