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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.67, 1,925.61 and 659.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.67, 1,925.61 and 659.11 is: 987.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.67 : 1,925.61 = 659.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.67/1,925.61 = 659.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.67x = 1,925.61 × 659.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.67x = 1,269,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,185.20/1,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.95

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