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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.71, 1,765.88 and 720.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.71, 1,765.88 and 720.11 is: 993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.71 : 1,765.88 = 720.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.71/1,765.88 = 720.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.71x = 1,765.88 × 720.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.71x = 1,271,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,615.42/1,279.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.67

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