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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.19, 1,080.14 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.19, 1,080.14 and 281.45 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.19 : 1,080.14 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.19/1,080.14 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.19x = 1,080.14 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.19x = 304,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,006.70/720.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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