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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.24, 1,921.91 and 664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.24, 1,921.91 and 664.55 is: 996.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.24 : 1,921.91 = 664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.24/1,921.91 = 664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.24x = 1,921.91 × 664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.24x = 1,277,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,205.29/1,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.85

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