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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.74, 1,905.96 and 655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.74, 1,905.96 and 655.60 is: 982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.74 : 1,905.96 = 655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.74/1,905.96 = 655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.74x = 1,905.96 × 655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.74x = 1,249,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,547.38/1,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.55

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