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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.60, 1,382.49 and 653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.60, 1,382.49 and 653.13 is: 900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.60 : 1,382.49 = 653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.60/1,382.49 = 653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.60x = 1,382.49 × 653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.60x = 902,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,945.69/1,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.60

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