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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.81, 1,766.97 and 837.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.81, 1,766.97 and 837.94 is: 1,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.81 : 1,766.97 = 837.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.81/1,766.97 = 837.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.81x = 1,766.97 × 837.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.81x = 1,480,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,614.84/1,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.00

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