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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.04, 1,909.89 and 656.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.04, 1,909.89 and 656.86 is: 983.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.04 : 1,909.89 = 656.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.04/1,909.89 = 656.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.04x = 1,909.89 × 656.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.04x = 1,254,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,530.35/1,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.91

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