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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.43, 1,768.53 and 839.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.43, 1,768.53 and 839.44 is: 1,158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.43 : 1,768.53 = 839.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.43/1,768.53 = 839.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.43x = 1,768.53 × 839.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.43x = 1,484,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,574.82/1,281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.53

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