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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.67, 1,768.34 and 722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.67, 1,768.34 and 722.10 is: 996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.67 : 1,768.34 = 722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.67/1,768.34 = 722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.67x = 1,768.34 × 722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.67x = 1,276,918.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,918.31/1,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.29

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