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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.94, 1,768.77 and 722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.94, 1,768.77 and 722.30 is: 996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.94 : 1,768.77 = 722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.94/1,768.77 = 722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.94x = 1,768.77 × 722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.94x = 1,277,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,573.73/1,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.60

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