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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.07, 1,905.49 and 654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.07, 1,905.49 and 654.46 is: 981.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.07 : 1,905.49 = 654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.07/1,905.49 = 654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.07x = 1,905.49 × 654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.07x = 1,247,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,066.99/1,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.12

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