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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.48, 1,767.04 and 713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.48, 1,767.04 and 713.32 is: 984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.48 : 1,767.04 = 713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.48/1,767.04 = 713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.48x = 1,767.04 × 713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.48x = 1,260,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,456.80/1,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.36

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