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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.28, 1,769.48 and 722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.28, 1,769.48 and 722.72 is: 997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.28 : 1,769.48 = 722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.28/1,769.48 = 722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.28x = 1,769.48 × 722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.28x = 1,278,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,838.59/1,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.32

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