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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.29, 1,955.22 and 654.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.29, 1,955.22 and 654.27 is: 980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.29 : 1,955.22 = 654.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.29/1,955.22 = 654.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.29x = 1,955.22 × 654.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.29x = 1,279,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,241.79/1,304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.80

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