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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.19, 1,766.91 and 720.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.19, 1,766.91 and 720.66 is: 994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.19 : 1,766.91 = 720.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.19/1,766.91 = 720.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.19x = 1,766.91 × 720.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.19x = 1,273,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,341.36/1,280.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.65

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