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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.13, 1,927.47 and 668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.13, 1,927.47 and 668.55 is: 1,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.13 : 1,927.47 = 668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.13/1,927.47 = 668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.13x = 1,927.47 × 668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.13x = 1,288,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,610.07/1,286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.93

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