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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.95, 1,922.03 and 664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.95, 1,922.03 and 664.32 is: 996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.95 : 1,922.03 = 664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.95/1,922.03 = 664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.95x = 1,922.03 × 664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.95x = 1,276,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,839.65/1,280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.79

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