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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.73, 1,768.82 and 722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.73, 1,768.82 and 722.22 is: 996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.73 : 1,768.82 = 722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.73/1,768.82 = 722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.73x = 1,768.82 × 722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.73x = 1,277,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,464.73/1,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.68

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