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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.06, 1,767.29 and 783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.06, 1,767.29 and 783.54 is: 1,080.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.06 : 1,767.29 = 783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.06/1,767.29 = 783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.06x = 1,767.29 × 783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.06x = 1,384,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,738.49/1,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.93

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