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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.80, 1,385.10 and 654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.80, 1,385.10 and 654.60 is: 903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.80 : 1,385.10 = 654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.80/1,385.10 = 654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.80x = 1,385.10 × 654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.80x = 906,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,686.46/1,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.25

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