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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.17, 1,766.23 and 720.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.17, 1,766.23 and 720.55 is: 994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.17 : 1,766.23 = 720.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.17/1,766.23 = 720.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.17x = 1,766.23 × 720.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.17x = 1,272,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,657.03/1,280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.13

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