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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.50, 1,384.92 and 654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.50, 1,384.92 and 654.84 is: 903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.50 : 1,384.92 = 654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.50/1,384.92 = 654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.50x = 1,384.92 × 654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.50x = 906,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,901.01/1,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.74

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