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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.54, 1,765.86 and 720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.54, 1,765.86 and 720.10 is: 993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.54 : 1,765.86 = 720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.54/1,765.86 = 720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.54x = 1,765.86 × 720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.54x = 1,271,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,595.79/1,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.79

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