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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.08, 1,922.21 and 657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.08, 1,922.21 and 657.56 is: 985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.08 : 1,922.21 = 657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.08/1,922.21 = 657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.08x = 1,922.21 × 657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.08x = 1,263,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,969.93/1,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.88

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