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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002, 1,382.91 and 653.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002, 1,382.91 and 653.43 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002 : 1,382.91 = 653.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002/1,382.91 = 653.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002x = 1,382.91 × 653.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002x = 903,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,634.88/1,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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