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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.27, 1,766.25 and 808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.27, 1,766.25 and 808.02 is: 1,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.27 : 1,766.25 = 808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.27/1,766.25 = 808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.27x = 1,766.25 × 808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.27x = 1,427,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,165.33/1,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.74

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