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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.40, 1,766.52 and 782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.40, 1,766.52 and 782.76 is: 1,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.40 : 1,766.52 = 782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.40/1,766.52 = 782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.40x = 1,766.52 × 782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.40x = 1,382,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,761.20/1,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.94

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