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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.16, 1,768.18 and 721.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.16, 1,768.18 and 721.74 is: 996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.16 : 1,768.18 = 721.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.16/1,768.18 = 721.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.16x = 1,768.18 × 721.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.16x = 1,276,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,166.23/1,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.10

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