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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.81, 1,920.93 and 663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.81, 1,920.93 and 663.95 is: 996.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.81 : 1,920.93 = 663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.81/1,920.93 = 663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.81x = 1,920.93 × 663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.81x = 1,275,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,398.15/1,279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.56

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