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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.01, 1,923.63 and 665.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.01, 1,923.63 and 665.39 is: 998.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.01 : 1,923.63 = 665.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.01/1,923.63 = 665.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.01x = 1,923.63 × 665.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.01x = 1,279,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,951.22/1,282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.39

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