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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.16, 1,766.80 and 720.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.16, 1,766.80 and 720.74 is: 994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.16 : 1,766.80 = 720.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.16/1,766.80 = 720.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.16x = 1,766.80 × 720.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.16x = 1,273,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,404.70/1,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.72

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