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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.24, 1,934.50 and 665.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.24, 1,934.50 and 665.93 is: 998.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.24 : 1,934.50 = 665.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.24/1,934.50 = 665.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.24x = 1,934.50 × 665.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.24x = 1,288,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,241.59/1,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.45

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