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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.12, 1,527.72 and 653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.12, 1,527.72 and 653.80 is: 981.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.12 : 1,527.72 = 653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.12/1,527.72 = 653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.12x = 1,527.72 × 653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.12x = 998,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,823.34/1,018.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.05

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