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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.27, 1,773.23 and 1,250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.27, 1,773.23 and 1,250.61 is: 1,730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.27 : 1,773.23 = 1,250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.27/1,773.23 = 1,250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.27x = 1,773.23 × 1,250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.27x = 2,217,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,612.92/1,281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.79

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