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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.94, 1,769.01 and 785.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.94, 1,769.01 and 785.41 is: 1,083.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.94 : 1,769.01 = 785.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.94/1,769.01 = 785.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.94x = 1,769.01 × 785.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.94x = 1,389,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,389.30/1,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.82

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