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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.01, 1,926.14 and 668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.01, 1,926.14 and 668.09 is: 1,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.01 : 1,926.14 = 668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.01/1,926.14 = 668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.01x = 1,926.14 × 668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.01x = 1,286,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,841.36/1,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.43

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