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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.77, 1,907.36 and 654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.77, 1,907.36 and 654.90 is: 982.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.77 : 1,907.36 = 654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.77/1,907.36 = 654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.77x = 1,907.36 × 654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.77x = 1,249,126.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,126.79/1,270.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.97

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