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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.45, 1,766.97 and 720.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.45, 1,766.97 and 720.93 is: 994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.45 : 1,766.97 = 720.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.45/1,766.97 = 720.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.45x = 1,766.97 × 720.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.45x = 1,273,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,861.68/1,280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.86

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