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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.78, 1,769.79 and 810.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.78, 1,769.79 and 810.53 is: 1,118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.78 : 1,769.79 = 810.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.78/1,769.79 = 810.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.78x = 1,769.79 × 810.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.78x = 1,434,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,464.96/1,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.24

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