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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.49, 1,769.88 and 722.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.49, 1,769.88 and 722.98 is: 997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.49 : 1,769.88 = 722.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.49/1,769.88 = 722.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.49x = 1,769.88 × 722.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.49x = 1,279,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,587.84/1,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.74

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