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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.31, 1,925.46 and 666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.31, 1,925.46 and 666.72 is: 1,000.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.31 : 1,925.46 = 666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.31/1,925.46 = 666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.31x = 1,925.46 × 666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.31x = 1,283,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,742.69/1,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.34

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