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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.36, 1,941.88 and 1,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.36, 1,941.88 and 1,280.76 is: 1,763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.36 : 1,941.88 = 1,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.36/1,941.88 = 1,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.36x = 1,941.88 × 1,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.36x = 2,487,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,082.23/1,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.44

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