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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.99, 1,767.83 and 721.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.99, 1,767.83 and 721.64 is: 995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.99 : 1,767.83 = 721.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.99/1,767.83 = 721.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.99x = 1,767.83 × 721.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.99x = 1,275,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,736.84/1,280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.90

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