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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.28, 1,382.46 and 653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.28, 1,382.46 and 653.44 is: 901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.28 : 1,382.46 = 653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.28/1,382.46 = 653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.28x = 1,382.46 × 653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.28x = 903,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,354.66/1,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.30

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