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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.70, 1,766.01 and 720.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.70, 1,766.01 and 720.22 is: 993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.70 : 1,766.01 = 720.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.70/1,766.01 = 720.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.70x = 1,766.01 × 720.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.70x = 1,271,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,915.72/1,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.92

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