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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.15, 1,528.61 and 654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.15, 1,528.61 and 654.64 is: 980.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.15 : 1,528.61 = 654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.15/1,528.61 = 654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.15x = 1,528.61 × 654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.15x = 1,000,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,682.16/1,020.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.92

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