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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.60, 1,383.87 and 654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.60, 1,383.87 and 654.13 is: 901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.60 : 1,383.87 = 654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.60/1,383.87 = 654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.60x = 1,383.87 × 654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.60x = 905,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,230.88/1,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.98

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