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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.84, 1,923.56 and 665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.84, 1,923.56 and 665.01 is: 997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.84 : 1,923.56 = 665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.84/1,923.56 = 665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.84x = 1,923.56 × 665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.84x = 1,279,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,183.49/1,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.15

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