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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.13, 1,755.53 and 720.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.13, 1,755.53 and 720.13 is: 993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.13 : 1,755.53 = 720.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.13/1,755.53 = 720.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.13x = 1,755.53 × 720.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.13x = 1,264,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,202.84/1,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.77

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