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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382, 2,060.80 and 1,281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382, 2,060.80 and 1,281.56 is: 1,911.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382 : 2,060.80 = 1,281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382/2,060.80 = 1,281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382x = 2,060.80 × 1,281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382x = 2,641,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,038.85/1,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.03

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