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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.76, 1,767.48 and 721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.76, 1,767.48 and 721.28 is: 995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.76 : 1,767.48 = 721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.76/1,767.48 = 721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.76x = 1,767.48 × 721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.76x = 1,274,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,847.97/1,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.38

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