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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.40, 1,381.20 and 651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.40, 1,381.20 and 651.84 is: 899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.40 : 1,381.20 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.40/1,381.20 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.40x = 1,381.20 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.40x = 900,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,321.41/1,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.06

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