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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.84, 1,904.94 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.84, 1,904.94 and 653.94 is: 981.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.84 : 1,904.94 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.84/1,904.94 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.84x = 1,904.94 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.84x = 1,245,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,716.46/1,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.00

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