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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.66, 1,929.30 and 668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.66, 1,929.30 and 668.44 is: 1,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.66 : 1,929.30 = 668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.66/1,929.30 = 668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.66x = 1,929.30 × 668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.66x = 1,289,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,621.29/1,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.08

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