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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.17, 1,767.20 and 783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.17, 1,767.20 and 783.60 is: 1,080.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.17 : 1,767.20 = 783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.17/1,767.20 = 783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.17x = 1,767.20 × 783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.17x = 1,384,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,774.00/1,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.87

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