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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.31, 1,770.46 and 811.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.31, 1,770.46 and 811.08 is: 1,118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.31 : 1,770.46 = 811.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.31/1,770.46 = 811.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.31x = 1,770.46 × 811.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.31x = 1,435,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,982.67/1,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.97

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