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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.69, 1,927.85 and 668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.69, 1,927.85 and 668.28 is: 1,002.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.69 : 1,927.85 = 668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.69/1,927.85 = 668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.69x = 1,927.85 × 668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.69x = 1,288,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,340.26/1,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.84

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