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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.34, 1,383.30 and 653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.34, 1,383.30 and 653.03 is: 901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.34 : 1,383.30 = 653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.34/1,383.30 = 653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.34x = 1,383.30 × 653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.34x = 903,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,326.22/1,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.22

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