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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.88, 1,921.20 and 665.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.88, 1,921.20 and 665.74 is: 997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.88 : 1,921.20 = 665.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.88/1,921.20 = 665.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.88x = 1,921.20 × 665.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.88x = 1,279,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,019.69/1,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.77

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