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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.88, 1,922.82 and 664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.88, 1,922.82 and 664.93 is: 997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.88 : 1,922.82 = 664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.88/1,922.82 = 664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.88x = 1,922.82 × 664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.88x = 1,278,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,540.70/1,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.40

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