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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.21, 1,922.95 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.21, 1,922.95 and 665.34 is: 998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.21 : 1,922.95 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.21/1,922.95 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.21x = 1,922.95 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.21x = 1,279,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,406.68/1,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.60

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