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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.68, 1,768.73 and 722.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.68, 1,768.73 and 722.15 is: 996.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.68 : 1,768.73 = 722.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.68/1,768.73 = 722.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.68x = 1,768.73 × 722.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.68x = 1,277,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,289.18/1,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.57

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