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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002, 1,382.88 and 652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002, 1,382.88 and 652.98 is: 901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002 : 1,382.88 = 652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002/1,382.88 = 652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002x = 1,382.88 × 652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002x = 902,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,992.98/1,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.19

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