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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.20, 1,768.03 and 721.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.20, 1,768.03 and 721.66 is: 995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.20 : 1,768.03 = 721.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.20/1,768.03 = 721.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.20x = 1,768.03 × 721.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.20x = 1,275,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,916.53/1,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.88

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