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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.24, 1,957.80 and 655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.24, 1,957.80 and 655.52 is: 984.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.24 : 1,957.80 = 655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.24/1,957.80 = 655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.24x = 1,957.80 × 655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.24x = 1,283,377.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,377.06/1,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.00

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