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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.59, 1,766.89 and 783.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.59, 1,766.89 and 783.05 is: 1,080.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.59 : 1,766.89 = 783.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.59/1,766.89 = 783.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.59x = 1,766.89 × 783.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.59x = 1,383,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,560.75/1,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.41

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