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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.32, 1,924.30 and 665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.32, 1,924.30 and 665.46 is: 999.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.32 : 1,924.30 = 665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.32/1,924.30 = 665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.32x = 1,924.30 × 665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.32x = 1,280,544.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,544.68/1,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.39

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