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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.48, 1,767.32 and 832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.48, 1,767.32 and 832.90 is: 1,149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.48 : 1,767.32 = 832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.48/1,767.32 = 832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.48x = 1,767.32 × 832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.48x = 1,472,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,000.83/1,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.57

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