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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.73, 1,767.42 and 783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.73, 1,767.42 and 783.26 is: 1,080.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.73 : 1,767.42 = 783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.73/1,767.42 = 783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.73x = 1,767.42 × 783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.73x = 1,384,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,349.39/1,280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.91

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