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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.82, 1,768.94 and 722.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.82, 1,768.94 and 722.42 is: 996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.82 : 1,768.94 = 722.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.82/1,768.94 = 722.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.82x = 1,768.94 × 722.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.82x = 1,277,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,917.63/1,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.96

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