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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.44, 1,923.78 and 666.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.44, 1,923.78 and 666.99 is: 999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.44 : 1,923.78 = 666.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.44/1,923.78 = 666.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.44x = 1,923.78 × 666.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.44x = 1,283,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,142.02/1,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.77

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