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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.33, 1,768.27 and 783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.33, 1,768.27 and 783.96 is: 1,081.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.33 : 1,768.27 = 783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.33/1,768.27 = 783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.33x = 1,768.27 × 783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.33x = 1,386,246.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,246.57/1,281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.88

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