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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.18, 1,924.08 and 666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.18, 1,924.08 and 666.26 is: 999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.18 : 1,924.08 = 666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.18/1,924.08 = 666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.18x = 1,924.08 × 666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.18x = 1,281,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,927.92/1,283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.03

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