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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.38, 1,767.89 and 783.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.38, 1,767.89 and 783.77 is: 1,081.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.38 : 1,767.89 = 783.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.38/1,767.89 = 783.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.38x = 1,767.89 × 783.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.38x = 1,385,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,612.27/1,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.35

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