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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.51, 1,390.03 and 653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.51, 1,390.03 and 653.71 is: 901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.51 : 1,390.03 = 653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.51/1,390.03 = 653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.51x = 1,390.03 × 653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.51x = 908,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,671.40/1,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.90

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