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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.16, 1,765.80 and 838.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.16, 1,765.80 and 838.58 is: 1,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.16 : 1,765.80 = 838.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.16/1,765.80 = 838.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.16x = 1,765.80 × 838.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.16x = 1,480,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,755.74/1,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.70

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