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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.86, 1,767.13 and 839.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.86, 1,767.13 and 839.01 is: 1,157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.86 : 1,767.13 = 839.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.86/1,767.13 = 839.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.86x = 1,767.13 × 839.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.86x = 1,482,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,639.74/1,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.53

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