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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.39, 1,769.71 and 722.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.39, 1,769.71 and 722.86 is: 997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.39 : 1,769.71 = 722.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.39/1,769.71 = 722.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.39x = 1,769.71 × 722.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.39x = 1,279,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,252.57/1,282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.55

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