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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.15, 1,755.18 and 1,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.15, 1,755.18 and 1,233.16 is: 1,689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.15 : 1,755.18 = 1,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.15/1,755.18 = 1,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.15x = 1,755.18 × 1,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.15x = 2,164,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,410.09/1,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.43

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