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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.14, 1,767.99 and 721.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.14, 1,767.99 and 721.61 is: 995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.14 : 1,767.99 = 721.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.14/1,767.99 = 721.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.14x = 1,767.99 × 721.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.14x = 1,275,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,786.82/1,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.83

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