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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.25, 1,768.02 and 721.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.25, 1,768.02 and 721.54 is: 995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.25 : 1,768.02 = 721.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.25/1,768.02 = 721.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.25x = 1,768.02 × 721.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.25x = 1,275,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,697.15/1,281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.67

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