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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.10, 1,767.92 and 721.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.10, 1,767.92 and 721.57 is: 995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.10 : 1,767.92 = 721.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.10/1,767.92 = 721.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.10x = 1,767.92 × 721.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.10x = 1,275,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,670.01/1,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.76

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