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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.60, 1,766.68 and 783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.60, 1,766.68 and 783.08 is: 1,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.60 : 1,766.68 = 783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.60/1,766.68 = 783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.60x = 1,766.68 × 783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.60x = 1,383,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,442.94/1,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.31

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