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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.15, 1,765.58 and 1,122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.15, 1,765.58 and 1,122.75 is: 1,547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.15 : 1,765.58 = 1,122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.15/1,765.58 = 1,122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.15x = 1,765.58 × 1,122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.15x = 1,982,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,299.33/1,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.28

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