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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.51, 1,922.87 and 664.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.51, 1,922.87 and 664.89 is: 997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.51 : 1,922.87 = 664.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.51/1,922.87 = 664.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.51x = 1,922.87 × 664.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.51x = 1,278,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,491.49/1,281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.64

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