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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.14, 1,919.07 and 665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.14, 1,919.07 and 665.01 is: 995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.14 : 1,919.07 = 665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.14/1,919.07 = 665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.14x = 1,919.07 × 665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.14x = 1,276,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,200.74/1,282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.37

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