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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.80, 1,923.39 and 665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.80, 1,923.39 and 665.58 is: 997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.80 : 1,923.39 = 665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.80/1,923.39 = 665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.80x = 1,923.39 × 665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.80x = 1,280,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,169.92/1,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.95

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