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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.28, 1,766.24 and 808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.28, 1,766.24 and 808 is: 1,114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.28 : 1,766.24 = 808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.28/1,766.24 = 808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.28x = 1,766.24 × 808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.28x = 1,427,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,121.92/1,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.70

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