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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.88, 1,768.99 and 722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.88, 1,768.99 and 722.32 is: 996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.88 : 1,768.99 = 722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.88/1,768.99 = 722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.88x = 1,768.99 × 722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.88x = 1,277,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,771.98/1,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.80

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