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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.82, 1,906.53 and 653.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.82, 1,906.53 and 653.98 is: 981.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.82 : 1,906.53 = 653.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.82/1,906.53 = 653.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.82x = 1,906.53 × 653.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.82x = 1,246,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,832.49/1,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.90

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