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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.64, 1,527.63 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.64, 1,527.63 and 653.52 is: 979.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.64 : 1,527.63 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.64/1,527.63 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.64x = 1,527.63 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.64x = 998,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,336.76/1,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.11

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