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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.47, 1,769.78 and 722.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.47, 1,769.78 and 722.93 is: 997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.47 : 1,769.78 = 722.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.47/1,769.78 = 722.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.47x = 1,769.78 × 722.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.47x = 1,279,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,414.59/1,282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.62

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