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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.50, 1,769.85 and 722.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.50, 1,769.85 and 722.91 is: 997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.50 : 1,769.85 = 722.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.50/1,769.85 = 722.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.50x = 1,769.85 × 722.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.50x = 1,279,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,448.90/1,282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.62

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