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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.35, 1,763.16 and 1,112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.35, 1,763.16 and 1,112.23 is: 1,531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.35 : 1,763.16 = 1,112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.35/1,763.16 = 1,112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.35x = 1,763.16 × 1,112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.35x = 1,961,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,033.41/1,280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.64

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