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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281, 1,766.16 and 948.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281, 1,766.16 and 948.87 is: 1,308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281 : 1,766.16 = 948.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281/1,766.16 = 948.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281x = 1,766.16 × 948.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281x = 1,675,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,856.24/1,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.24

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