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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.96, 1,767.12 and 1,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.96, 1,767.12 and 1,106 is: 1,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.96 : 1,767.12 = 1,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.96/1,767.12 = 1,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.96x = 1,767.12 × 1,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.96x = 1,954,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,434.72/1,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.76

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