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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.36, 1,765.54 and 887.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.36, 1,765.54 and 887.56 is: 1,223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.36 : 1,765.54 = 887.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.36/1,765.54 = 887.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.36x = 1,765.54 × 887.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.36x = 1,567,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,022.68/1,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.89

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