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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.20, 1,769.36 and 784.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.20, 1,769.36 and 784.66 is: 1,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.20 : 1,769.36 = 784.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.20/1,769.36 = 784.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.20x = 1,769.36 × 784.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.20x = 1,388,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,346.02/1,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.78

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