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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.22, 1,919.44 and 662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.22, 1,919.44 and 662.81 is: 994.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.22 : 1,919.44 = 662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.22/1,919.44 = 662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.22x = 1,919.44 × 662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.22x = 1,272,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,224.03/1,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.53

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