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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.78, 1,769.35 and 784.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.78, 1,769.35 and 784.78 is: 1,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.78 : 1,769.35 = 784.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.78/1,769.35 = 784.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.78x = 1,769.35 × 784.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.78x = 1,388,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,550.49/1,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.45

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