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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.78, 1,918.13 and 817.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.78, 1,918.13 and 817.10 is: 1,223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.78 : 1,918.13 = 817.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.78/1,918.13 = 817.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.78x = 1,918.13 × 817.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.78x = 1,567,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,312.93/1,280.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.72

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