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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.24, 1,768.50 and 1,108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.24, 1,768.50 and 1,108.44 is: 1,529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.24 : 1,768.50 = 1,108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.24/1,768.50 = 1,108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.24x = 1,768.50 × 1,108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.24x = 1,960,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,276.14/1,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.98

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