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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.94, 1,767.66 and 721.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.94, 1,767.66 and 721.46 is: 995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.94 : 1,767.66 = 721.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.94/1,767.66 = 721.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.94x = 1,767.66 × 721.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.94x = 1,275,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,287.15/1,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.59

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