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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.74, 1,955.76 and 655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.74, 1,955.76 and 655.12 is: 982.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.74 : 1,955.76 = 655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.74/1,955.76 = 655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.74x = 1,955.76 × 655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.74x = 1,281,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,257.49/1,304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.00

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