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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.52, 1,390.04 and 653.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.52, 1,390.04 and 653.38 is: 901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.52 : 1,390.04 = 653.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.52/1,390.04 = 653.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.52x = 1,390.04 × 653.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.52x = 908,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,224.34/1,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.45

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