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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.78, 1,389.44 and 653.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.78, 1,389.44 and 653.09 is: 900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.78 : 1,389.44 = 653.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.78/1,389.44 = 653.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.78x = 1,389.44 × 653.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.78x = 907,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,424.06/1,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.42

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