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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.67, 1,769.91 and 810.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.67, 1,769.91 and 810.39 is: 1,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.67 : 1,769.91 = 810.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.67/1,769.91 = 810.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.67x = 1,769.91 × 810.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.67x = 1,434,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,317.36/1,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.23

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