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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281, 1,767.60 and 783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281, 1,767.60 and 783.72 is: 1,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281 : 1,767.60 = 783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281/1,767.60 = 783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281x = 1,767.60 × 783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281x = 1,385,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,303.47/1,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.42

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