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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.88, 1,921.47 and 664.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.88, 1,921.47 and 664.99 is: 996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.88 : 1,921.47 = 664.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.88/1,921.47 = 664.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.88x = 1,921.47 × 664.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.88x = 1,277,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,758.34/1,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.78

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