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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.48, 1,768.41 and 721.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.48, 1,768.41 and 721.92 is: 996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.48 : 1,768.41 = 721.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.48/1,768.41 = 721.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.48x = 1,768.41 × 721.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.48x = 1,276,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,643.62/1,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.22

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