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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.35, 1,390.23 and 653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.35, 1,390.23 and 653.64 is: 901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.35 : 1,390.23 = 653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.35/1,390.23 = 653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.35x = 1,390.23 × 653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.35x = 908,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,709.94/1,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.19

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