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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.68, 1,906.19 and 654.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.68, 1,906.19 and 654.01 is: 980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.68 : 1,906.19 = 654.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.68/1,906.19 = 654.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.68x = 1,906.19 × 654.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.68x = 1,246,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,657.79/1,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.33

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