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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.87, 1,769.16 and 784.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.87, 1,769.16 and 784.43 is: 1,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.87 : 1,769.16 = 784.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.87/1,769.16 = 784.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.87x = 1,769.16 × 784.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.87x = 1,387,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,776.27/1,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.62

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