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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.56, 1,767.18 and 728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.56, 1,767.18 and 728.56 is: 1,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.56 : 1,767.18 = 728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.56/1,767.18 = 728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.56x = 1,767.18 × 728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.56x = 1,287,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,496.66/1,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.42

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