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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.88, 1,920.18 and 663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.88, 1,920.18 and 663.92 is: 996.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.88 : 1,920.18 = 663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.88/1,920.18 = 663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.88x = 1,920.18 × 663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.88x = 1,274,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,845.91/1,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.07

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