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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.82, 1,918.76 and 663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.82, 1,918.76 and 663.13 is: 994.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.82 : 1,918.76 = 663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.82/1,918.76 = 663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.82x = 1,918.76 × 663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.82x = 1,272,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,387.32/1,279.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.19

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