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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.27, 1,908.62 and 655.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.27, 1,908.62 and 655.37 is: 983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.27 : 1,908.62 = 655.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.27/1,908.62 = 655.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.27x = 1,908.62 × 655.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.27x = 1,250,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,849.08/1,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.93

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