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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.78, 1,770.12 and 839.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.78, 1,770.12 and 839.98 is: 1,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.78 : 1,770.12 = 839.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.78/1,770.12 = 839.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.78x = 1,770.12 × 839.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.78x = 1,486,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,865.40/1,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.10

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