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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.79, 1,767.49 and 721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.79, 1,767.49 and 721.25 is: 995.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.79 : 1,767.49 = 721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.79/1,767.49 = 721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.79x = 1,767.49 × 721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.79x = 1,274,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,798.56/1,280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.32

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