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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.84, 1,384.32 and 653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.84, 1,384.32 and 653.64 is: 902.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.84 : 1,384.32 = 653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.84/1,384.32 = 653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.84x = 1,384.32 × 653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.84x = 904,846.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,846.92/1,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.28

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