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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.26, 1,917.96 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.26, 1,917.96 and 663.04 is: 993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.26 : 1,917.96 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.26/1,917.96 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.26x = 1,917.96 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.26x = 1,271,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,684.20/1,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.30

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