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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.72, 1,905.12 and 654.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.72, 1,905.12 and 654.16 is: 980.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.72 : 1,905.12 = 654.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.72/1,905.12 = 654.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.72x = 1,905.12 × 654.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.72x = 1,246,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,253.30/1,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.75

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