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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.77, 1,769.65 and 784.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.77, 1,769.65 and 784.91 is: 1,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.77 : 1,769.65 = 784.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.77/1,769.65 = 784.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.77x = 1,769.65 × 784.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.77x = 1,389,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,020.41/1,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.67

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