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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.07, 1,903.99 and 653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.07, 1,903.99 and 653.46 is: 979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.07 : 1,903.99 = 653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.07/1,903.99 = 653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.07x = 1,903.99 × 653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.07x = 1,244,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,181.31/1,270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.62

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