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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.96, 1,922.88 and 666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.96, 1,922.88 and 666.33 is: 998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.96 : 1,922.88 = 666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.96/1,922.88 = 666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.96x = 1,922.88 × 666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.96x = 1,281,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,272.63/1,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.68

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