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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.92, 1,904.57 and 653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.92, 1,904.57 and 653.31 is: 979.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.92 : 1,904.57 = 653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.92/1,904.57 = 653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.92x = 1,904.57 × 653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.92x = 1,244,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,274.63/1,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.81

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