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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.81, 1,768.60 and 722.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.81, 1,768.60 and 722.17 is: 996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.81 : 1,768.60 = 722.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.81/1,768.60 = 722.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.81x = 1,768.60 × 722.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.81x = 1,277,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,229.86/1,281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.43

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