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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.53, 1,927.98 and 669.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.53, 1,927.98 and 669.11 is: 1,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.53 : 1,927.98 = 669.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.53/1,927.98 = 669.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.53x = 1,927.98 × 669.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.53x = 1,290,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,021.06/1,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.28

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