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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.79, 1,955.97 and 654.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.79, 1,955.97 and 654.77 is: 981.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.79 : 1,955.97 = 654.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.79/1,955.97 = 654.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.79x = 1,955.97 × 654.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.79x = 1,280,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,700.70/1,304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.54

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