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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.33, 1,390.62 and 654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.33, 1,390.62 and 654.12 is: 902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.33 : 1,390.62 = 654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.33/1,390.62 = 654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.33x = 1,390.62 × 654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.33x = 909,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,629.08/1,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.12

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