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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.57, 1,918.39 and 785.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.57, 1,918.39 and 785.53 is: 1,176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.57 : 1,918.39 = 785.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.57/1,918.39 = 785.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.57x = 1,918.39 × 785.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.57x = 1,506,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,950.93/1,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.78

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