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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.15, 1,920.53 and 654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.15, 1,920.53 and 654.90 is: 983.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.15 : 1,920.53 = 654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.15/1,920.53 = 654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.15x = 1,920.53 × 654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.15x = 1,257,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,742.22/1,279.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.26

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