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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.66, 1,925.40 and 668.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.66, 1,925.40 and 668.01 is: 1,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.66 : 1,925.40 = 668.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.66/1,925.40 = 668.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.66x = 1,925.40 × 668.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.66x = 1,286,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,173.49/1,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.18

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