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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.12, 1,766.74 and 887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.12, 1,766.74 and 887.66 is: 1,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.12 : 1,766.74 = 887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.12/1,766.74 = 887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.12x = 1,766.74 × 887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.12x = 1,568,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,264.43/1,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.09

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