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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.06, 1,919.61 and 662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.06, 1,919.61 and 662.94 is: 994.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.06 : 1,919.61 = 662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.06/1,919.61 = 662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.06x = 1,919.61 × 662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.06x = 1,272,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,588.58/1,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.94

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