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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.38, 1,908.24 and 655.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.38, 1,908.24 and 655.51 is: 983.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.38 : 1,908.24 = 655.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.38/1,908.24 = 655.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.38x = 1,908.24 × 655.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.38x = 1,250,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,870.40/1,271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.87

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