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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.39, 1,768.08 and 784.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.39, 1,768.08 and 784.17 is: 1,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.39 : 1,768.08 = 784.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.39/1,768.08 = 784.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.39x = 1,768.08 × 784.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.39x = 1,386,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,475.29/1,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.01

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