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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.54, 1,389.78 and 653.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.54, 1,389.78 and 653.32 is: 901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.54 : 1,389.78 = 653.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.54/1,389.78 = 653.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.54x = 1,389.78 × 653.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.54x = 907,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,971.07/1,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.18

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