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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.07, 1,766.57 and 720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.07, 1,766.57 and 720.56 is: 994.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.07 : 1,766.57 = 720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.07/1,766.57 = 720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.07x = 1,766.57 × 720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.07x = 1,272,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,919.68/1,280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.41

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