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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.20, 1,416.94 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.20, 1,416.94 and 653.52 is: 901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.20 : 1,416.94 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.20/1,416.94 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.20x = 1,416.94 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.20x = 925,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,998.63/1,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.48

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