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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.91, 1,769.78 and 1,208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.91, 1,769.78 and 1,208.10 is: 1,667.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.91 : 1,769.78 = 1,208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.91/1,769.78 = 1,208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.91x = 1,769.78 × 1,208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.91x = 2,138,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,071.22/1,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.88

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