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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.54, 1,901.64 and 651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.54, 1,901.64 and 651.36 is: 975.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.54 : 1,901.64 = 651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.54/1,901.64 = 651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.54x = 1,901.64 × 651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.54x = 1,238,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,652.23/1,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.67

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