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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.76, 1,767.92 and 1,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.76, 1,767.92 and 1,262.56 is: 1,741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.76 : 1,767.92 = 1,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.76/1,767.92 = 1,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.76x = 1,767.92 × 1,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.76x = 2,232,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,105.08/1,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.44

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