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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.12, 1,386.18 and 654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.12, 1,386.18 and 654.80 is: 903.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.12 : 1,386.18 = 654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.12/1,386.18 = 654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.12x = 1,386.18 × 654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.12x = 907,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,670.66/1,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.95

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