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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.43, 1,769.12 and 1,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.43, 1,769.12 and 1,105.08 is: 1,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.43 : 1,769.12 = 1,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.43/1,769.12 = 1,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.43x = 1,769.12 × 1,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.43x = 1,955,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,013.60/1,282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.47

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