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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.32, 1,920.76 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.32, 1,920.76 and 663.48 is: 996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.32 : 1,920.76 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.32/1,920.76 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.32x = 1,920.76 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.32x = 1,274,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,385.84/1,279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.14

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