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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.72, 1,926.78 and 667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.72, 1,926.78 and 667.86 is: 1,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.72 : 1,926.78 = 667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.72/1,926.78 = 667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.72x = 1,926.78 × 667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.72x = 1,286,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,809.56/1,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.41

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