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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.02, 1,768.50 and 884.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.02, 1,768.50 and 884.93 is: 1,221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.02 : 1,768.50 = 884.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.02/1,768.50 = 884.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.02x = 1,768.50 × 884.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.02x = 1,564,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,989.86/1,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.68

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