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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.24, 1,908.54 and 656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.24, 1,908.54 and 656.01 is: 984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.24 : 1,908.54 = 656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.24/1,908.54 = 656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.24x = 1,908.54 × 656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.24x = 1,252,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,021.33/1,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.11

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