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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.34, 1,918.93 and 663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.34, 1,918.93 and 663.69 is: 994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.34 : 1,918.93 = 663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.34/1,918.93 = 663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.34x = 1,918.93 × 663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.34x = 1,273,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,574.65/1,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.72

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