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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.83, 1,766.88 and 861.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.83, 1,766.88 and 861.23 is: 1,188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.83 : 1,766.88 = 861.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.83/1,766.88 = 861.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.83x = 1,766.88 × 861.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.83x = 1,521,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,690.06/1,280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.05

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