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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.85, 1,389.54 and 653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.85, 1,389.54 and 653.14 is: 900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.85 : 1,389.54 = 653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.85/1,389.54 = 653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.85x = 1,389.54 × 653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.85x = 907,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,564.16/1,007.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.50

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