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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.46, 1,768.40 and 721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.46, 1,768.40 and 721.94 is: 996.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.46 : 1,768.40 = 721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.46/1,768.40 = 721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.46x = 1,768.40 × 721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.46x = 1,276,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,671.66/1,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.27

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