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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.79, 1,907.04 and 654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.79, 1,907.04 and 654.92 is: 982.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.79 : 1,907.04 = 654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.79/1,907.04 = 654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.79x = 1,907.04 × 654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.79x = 1,248,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,958.71/1,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.82

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