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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.20, 1,764.68 and 1,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.20, 1,764.68 and 1,071.08 is: 1,476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.20 : 1,764.68 = 1,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.20/1,764.68 = 1,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.20x = 1,764.68 × 1,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.20x = 1,890,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,113.45/1,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.42

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