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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.83, 1,925.90 and 666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.83, 1,925.90 and 666.96 is: 1,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.83 : 1,925.90 = 666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.83/1,925.90 = 666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.83x = 1,925.90 × 666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.83x = 1,284,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,501.04/1,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.31

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