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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.92, 1,923.12 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.92, 1,923.12 and 665.28 is: 998.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.92 : 1,923.12 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.92/1,923.12 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.92x = 1,923.12 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.92x = 1,279,413.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,413.27/1,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.04

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