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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.42, 1,902.95 and 651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.42, 1,902.95 and 651.76 is: 977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.42 : 1,902.95 = 651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.42/1,902.95 = 651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.42x = 1,902.95 × 651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.42x = 1,240,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,258.68/1,269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.03

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