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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.40, 1,782.99 and 1,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.40, 1,782.99 and 1,271.40 is: 1,766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.40 : 1,782.99 = 1,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.40/1,782.99 = 1,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.40x = 1,782.99 × 1,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.40x = 2,266,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,893.49/1,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.32

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