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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.90, 1,767.71 and 721.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.90, 1,767.71 and 721.34 is: 995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.90 : 1,767.71 = 721.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.90/1,767.71 = 721.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.90x = 1,767.71 × 721.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.90x = 1,275,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,119.93/1,280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.49

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