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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.19, 1,955.37 and 654.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.19, 1,955.37 and 654.47 is: 981.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.19 : 1,955.37 = 654.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.19/1,955.37 = 654.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.19x = 1,955.37 × 654.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.19x = 1,279,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,731.00/1,304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.25

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