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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.36, 1,914.91 and 662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.36, 1,914.91 and 662.22 is: 991.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.36 : 1,914.91 = 662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.36/1,914.91 = 662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.36x = 1,914.91 × 662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.36x = 1,268,091.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,091.70/1,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.19

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