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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.34, 1,766.86 and 720.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.34, 1,766.86 and 720.83 is: 994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.34 : 1,766.86 = 720.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.34/1,766.86 = 720.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.34x = 1,766.86 × 720.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.34x = 1,273,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,608.31/1,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.74

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