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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.55, 1,923.89 and 665.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.55, 1,923.89 and 665.87 is: 998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.55 : 1,923.89 = 665.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.55/1,923.89 = 665.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.55x = 1,923.89 × 665.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.55x = 1,281,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,047.69/1,282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.83

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