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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.36, 1,766.79 and 720.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.36, 1,766.79 and 720.71 is: 994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.36 : 1,766.79 = 720.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.36/1,766.79 = 720.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.36x = 1,766.79 × 720.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.36x = 1,273,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,334.39/1,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.52

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