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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.46, 1,765.33 and 838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.46, 1,765.33 and 838.20 is: 1,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.46 : 1,765.33 = 838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.46/1,765.33 = 838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.46x = 1,765.33 × 838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.46x = 1,479,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,699.61/1,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.60

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