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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.26, 1,906.59 and 654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.26, 1,906.59 and 654.40 is: 982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.26 : 1,906.59 = 654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.26/1,906.59 = 654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.26x = 1,906.59 × 654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.26x = 1,247,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,672.50/1,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.22

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