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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.10, 1,768 and 783.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.10, 1,768 and 783.66 is: 1,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.10 : 1,768 = 783.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.10/1,768 = 783.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.10x = 1,768 × 783.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.10x = 1,385,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,510.88/1,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.50

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