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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.56, 1,777.61 and 1,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.56, 1,777.61 and 1,283.32 is: 1,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.56 : 1,777.61 = 1,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.56/1,777.61 = 1,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.56x = 1,777.61 × 1,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.56x = 2,281,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,242.47/1,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.82

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