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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.60, 1,921.08 and 665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.60, 1,921.08 and 665.60 is: 997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.60 : 1,921.08 = 665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.60/1,921.08 = 665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.60x = 1,921.08 × 665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.60x = 1,278,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,670.85/1,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.71

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