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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.76, 1,385.44 and 653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.76, 1,385.44 and 653.84 is: 902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.76 : 1,385.44 = 653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.76/1,385.44 = 653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.76x = 1,385.44 × 653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.76x = 905,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,856.09/1,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.46

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