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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.74, 1,767.32 and 721.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.74, 1,767.32 and 721.30 is: 995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.74 : 1,767.32 = 721.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.74/1,767.32 = 721.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.74x = 1,767.32 × 721.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.74x = 1,274,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,767.92/1,280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.34

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