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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.92, 1,768.95 and 722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.92, 1,768.95 and 722.40 is: 996.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.92 : 1,768.95 = 722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.92/1,768.95 = 722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.92x = 1,768.95 × 722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.92x = 1,277,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,889.48/1,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.86

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