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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.76, 1,924.97 and 665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.76, 1,924.97 and 665.96 is: 998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.76 : 1,924.97 = 665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.76/1,924.97 = 665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.76x = 1,924.97 × 665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.76x = 1,281,940.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,940.07/1,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.58

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