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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.11, 1,769.49 and 722.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.11, 1,769.49 and 722.69 is: 997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.11 : 1,769.49 = 722.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.11/1,769.49 = 722.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.11x = 1,769.49 × 722.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.11x = 1,278,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,792.73/1,282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.41

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