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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.13, 1,901.64 and 651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.13, 1,901.64 and 651.98 is: 976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.13 : 1,901.64 = 651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.13/1,901.64 = 651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.13x = 1,901.64 × 651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.13x = 1,239,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,827.65/1,269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.91

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