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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.74, 1,768.89 and 948.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.74, 1,768.89 and 948.58 is: 1,310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.74 : 1,768.89 = 948.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.74/1,768.89 = 948.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.74x = 1,768.89 × 948.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.74x = 1,677,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,933.68/1,280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.13

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