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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.37, 1,766.79 and 720.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.37, 1,766.79 and 720.75 is: 994.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.37 : 1,766.79 = 720.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.37/1,766.79 = 720.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.37x = 1,766.79 × 720.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.37x = 1,273,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,413.89/1,280.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.57

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