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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.25, 1,664.63 and 654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.25, 1,664.63 and 654.25 is: 902.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.25 : 1,664.63 = 654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.25/1,664.63 = 654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.25x = 1,664.63 × 654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.25x = 1,089,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,084.18/1,206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.87

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