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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.88, 1,906.47 and 654.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.88, 1,906.47 and 654.93 is: 981.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.88 : 1,906.47 = 654.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.88/1,906.47 = 654.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.88x = 1,906.47 × 654.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.88x = 1,248,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,604.40/1,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.70

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