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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.87, 1,769.01 and 722.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.87, 1,769.01 and 722.37 is: 996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.87 : 1,769.01 = 722.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.87/1,769.01 = 722.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.87x = 1,769.01 × 722.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.87x = 1,277,879.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,879.75/1,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.89

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