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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.46, 1,766.85 and 720.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.46, 1,766.85 and 720.92 is: 994.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.46 : 1,766.85 = 720.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.46/1,766.85 = 720.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.46x = 1,766.85 × 720.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.46x = 1,273,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,748.67/1,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.76

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