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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.62, 1,767.15 and 721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.62, 1,767.15 and 721.18 is: 995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.62 : 1,767.15 = 721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.62/1,767.15 = 721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.62x = 1,767.15 × 721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.62x = 1,274,433.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,433.24/1,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.17

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