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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.43, 1,775.14 and 1,235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.43, 1,775.14 and 1,235.39 is: 1,712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.43 : 1,775.14 = 1,235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.43/1,775.14 = 1,235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.43x = 1,775.14 × 1,235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.43x = 2,192,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,978.24/1,280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.69

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