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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.10, 1,766.70 and 808.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.10, 1,766.70 and 808.14 is: 1,115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.10 : 1,766.70 = 808.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.10/1,766.70 = 808.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.10x = 1,766.70 × 808.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.10x = 1,427,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,740.94/1,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.34

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