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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.87, 1,918.50 and 665.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.87, 1,918.50 and 665.18 is: 996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.87 : 1,918.50 = 665.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.87/1,918.50 = 665.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.87x = 1,918.50 × 665.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.87x = 1,276,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,138.24/1,280.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.31

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