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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.43, 1,769.73 and 722.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.43, 1,769.73 and 722.91 is: 997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.43 : 1,769.73 = 722.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.43/1,769.73 = 722.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.43x = 1,769.73 × 722.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.43x = 1,279,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,355.51/1,282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.60

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