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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.57, 1,767.18 and 721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.57, 1,767.18 and 721.04 is: 995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.57 : 1,767.18 = 721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.57/1,767.18 = 721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.57x = 1,767.18 × 721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.57x = 1,274,198.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,198.63/1,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.03

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