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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.32, 1,922.64 and 665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.32, 1,922.64 and 665.52 is: 998.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.32 : 1,922.64 = 665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.32/1,922.64 = 665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.32x = 1,922.64 × 665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.32x = 1,279,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,545.67/1,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.62

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