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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.36, 1,919.48 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.36, 1,919.48 and 663.20 is: 995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.36 : 1,919.48 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.36/1,919.48 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.36x = 1,919.48 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.36x = 1,272,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,999.14/1,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.03

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