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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.20, 1,921.84 and 664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.20, 1,921.84 and 664.08 is: 996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.20 : 1,921.84 = 664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.20/1,921.84 = 664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.20x = 1,921.84 × 664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.20x = 1,276,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,255.51/1,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.14

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