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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.72, 1,904.28 and 653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.72, 1,904.28 and 653.76 is: 980.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.72 : 1,904.28 = 653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.72/1,904.28 = 653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.72x = 1,904.28 × 653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.72x = 1,244,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,942.09/1,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.49

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