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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.12, 1,766.04 and 906.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.12, 1,766.04 and 906.96 is: 1,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.12 : 1,766.04 = 906.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.12/1,766.04 = 906.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.12x = 1,766.04 × 906.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.12x = 1,601,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,727.64/1,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.26

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