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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.09, 1,417.53 and 653.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.09, 1,417.53 and 653.95 is: 902.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.09 : 1,417.53 = 653.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.09/1,417.53 = 653.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.09x = 1,417.53 × 653.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.09x = 926,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,993.74/1,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.54

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