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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281, 1,767.15 and 802.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281, 1,767.15 and 802.37 is: 1,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281 : 1,767.15 = 802.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281/1,767.15 = 802.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281x = 1,767.15 × 802.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281x = 1,417,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,908.15/1,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.88

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