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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.19, 1,769.39 and 722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.19, 1,769.39 and 722.64 is: 997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.19 : 1,769.39 = 722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.19/1,769.39 = 722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.19x = 1,769.39 × 722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.19x = 1,278,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,628.38/1,282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.23

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