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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.64, 1,757.78 and 1,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.64, 1,757.78 and 1,228.72 is: 1,685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.64 : 1,757.78 = 1,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.64/1,757.78 = 1,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.64x = 1,757.78 × 1,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.64x = 2,159,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,819.44/1,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.20

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