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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.76, 1,382.04 and 652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.76, 1,382.04 and 652.38 is: 900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.76 : 1,382.04 = 652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.76/1,382.04 = 652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.76x = 1,382.04 × 652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.76x = 901,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,615.26/1,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.03

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