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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.46, 1,384.10 and 654.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.46, 1,384.10 and 654.14 is: 902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.46 : 1,384.10 = 654.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.46/1,384.10 = 654.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.46x = 1,384.10 × 654.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.46x = 905,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,395.17/1,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.27

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