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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.12, 1,391.19 and 654.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.12, 1,391.19 and 654.18 is: 902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.12 : 1,391.19 = 654.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.12/1,391.19 = 654.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.12x = 1,391.19 × 654.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.12x = 910,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,088.67/1,008.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.76

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