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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.26, 1,957 and 654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.26, 1,957 and 654.90 is: 982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.26 : 1,957 = 654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.26/1,957 = 654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.26x = 1,957 × 654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.26x = 1,281,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,639.30/1,304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.66

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