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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.16, 1,769.28 and 1,096.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.16, 1,769.28 and 1,096.08 is: 1,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.16 : 1,769.28 = 1,096.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.16/1,769.28 = 1,096.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.16x = 1,769.28 × 1,096.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.16x = 1,939,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,272.42/1,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.33

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