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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.64, 1,927.78 and 667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.64, 1,927.78 and 667.83 is: 1,001.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.64 : 1,927.78 = 667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.64/1,927.78 = 667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.64x = 1,927.78 × 667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.64x = 1,287,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,427.65/1,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.39

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