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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.52, 1,766.97 and 721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.52, 1,766.97 and 721.02 is: 994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.52 : 1,766.97 = 721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.52/1,766.97 = 721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.52x = 1,766.97 × 721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.52x = 1,274,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,020.71/1,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.92

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