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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.28, 1,765.55 and 776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.28, 1,765.55 and 776.02 is: 1,070.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.28 : 1,765.55 = 776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.28/1,765.55 = 776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.28x = 1,765.55 × 776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.28x = 1,370,102.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,102.11/1,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.16

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