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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.68, 1,925.57 and 666.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.68, 1,925.57 and 666.99 is: 1,000.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.68 : 1,925.57 = 666.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.68/1,925.57 = 666.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.68x = 1,925.57 × 666.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.68x = 1,284,335.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,335.93/1,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.51

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