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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.46, 1,771.47 and 1,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.46, 1,771.47 and 1,034.70 is: 1,429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.46 : 1,771.47 = 1,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.46/1,771.47 = 1,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.46x = 1,771.47 × 1,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.46x = 1,832,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,940.01/1,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.24

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