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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.74, 1,954.26 and 654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.74, 1,954.26 and 654.12 is: 980.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.74 : 1,954.26 = 654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.74/1,954.26 = 654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.74x = 1,954.26 × 654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.74x = 1,278,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,320.55/1,303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.50

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